Copyright and License Policy

Copyright Ownership

  1. Upon acceptance of an article for publication in JAHSS, the copyright remains with the author(s). Authors retain full legal ownership of their work and associated intellectual property rights while granting the journal the right of first publication.
  2. By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that:
    • The work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under review elsewhere.
    • It does not infringe on any existing copyright or third-party rights.
    • All necessary permissions for third-party materials (e.g., images, tables, large quotations) have been obtained.
  3. Authors grant JAHSS a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, archive, and make the work publicly available in both electronic and print formats.

Licensing Terms

All articles published in JAHSS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

 

Under this license:

·       Sharing: Anyone can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

·       Adaptation: Others may remix, transform, and build upon the material.

·       Attribution: Appropriate credit must be given to the original author(s), a link to the license must be provided, and any changes made must be indicated. Attribution must not suggest endorsement by the licensor.

·       NonCommercial: The material may not be used for commercial purposes.

This licensing framework permits others to reuse the work for non‑commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given, and derivative works are shared under similar terms.

 

Plagiarism Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

At Research in Advanced Humanities (JAHSS), academic integrity and originality are fundamental. All submitted manuscripts are expected to represent the author’s original scholarship, to acknowledge the contributions of others through correct citation, and to adhere to widely accepted ethical research standards in the humanities.

 

JAHSS enforces a strict anti-plagiarism policy to prevent academic misconduct before and after publication. All submissions are screened using reputable plagiarism detection software.

 

Plagiarism, self‑plagiarism, or excessive similarity with previously published works will result in rejection or retraction. Authors bear full responsibility for the originality of their submissions.

2. Plagiarism defined

Plagiarism is the presentation of another individual’s ideas, words, arguments, research findings, or creative expressions as one’s own without proper credit. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbatim copying of text without quotation or citation.
  • Paraphrasing without attribution, even if the wording has been changed.
  • Self-plagiarism or text recycling, where substantial portions of an author’s own previously published work are reused without citation.
  • Unattributed use of images, tables, data, or multimedia created by others.
  • AI-generated content incorporated without disclosure and appropriate critical contribution by the authors.

3. Plagiarism Screening Procedures

All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening at the following stages:

  1. At initial submission: Manuscripts are checked using advanced plagiarism detection software like Turnitin against extensive academic and non-academic databases.
  2. After revision: A second plagiarism check is conducted on revised manuscripts submitted after peer review.

The similarity report assists editors in evaluating whether overlap with existing work is acceptable (properly cited and limited) or indicates academic misconduct.

4. Acceptable similarity thresholds

JAHSS recognizes that some similarity may arise from correctly cited quotations, common terminology in the field, or references. The journal generally considers the following thresholds as acceptable:

  • Similarity Index at 15% and below: Manuscript may be acceptable if similarity is due to properly quoted and cited material.
  • Similarity Index 15–40%: Indicates potential issues; the manuscript will be returned to authors for revision to reduce similarity and clarify citations.
  • Similarity Index above 40%: Manuscript will be rejected outright due to substantial unoriginal content.

This threshold is indicative and may be interpreted with editorial discretion based on disciplinary norms and the nature of the matching content.

5. Author declarations

At the time of submission, authors must affirm that:

  • The work is their own original creation.
  • All sources have been properly cited and credited.
  • The manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under review by any other journal.
  • Any use of previously published data, text, or ideas (including their own) is clearly acknowledged with appropriate citation.

6. Consequences of plagiarism

If plagiarism or significant similarity is detected:

  • Before peer review: Manuscript will be returned for revision to reduce similarity or improve citations and acknowledgements.
  • During review process: Editors may pause review while authors address plagiarism concerns.
  • After acceptance but before publication: Manuscript may be rereviewed, and authors required to revise to meet originality standards.
  • After publication: If plagiarism is discovered post-publication, JAHSS will conduct an investigation and may issue a retraction, correction, or public notice depending on severity. The author’s institution and relevant stakeholders may be notified.

In extreme or repeated cases, authors will be barred from submitting future manuscripts to JAHSS.

7. Appeals and resolution

Authors who believe a plagiarism determination is in error will be allowed to submit an appeal with detailed justification and evidence within a specified timeframe after notification. Appeals will be reviewed impartially by the editorial office and, if necessary, external advisors.

8. Use of AI tools

JAHSS acknowledges the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic work. Authors must:

  • Disclose any substantive use of AI tools in manuscript development (e.g., language editing, content generation).
  • Ensure that all AI-assisted content is properly attributed and that final responsibility for accuracy and originality resides with the author(s).

Unattributed AI-generated content is treated as a form of plagiarism.

9. Education and Ethics

JAHSS encourages authors to familiarize themselves with disciplinary standards for citation, paraphrasing, and ethical research conduct. Proper training in scholarly writing and attribution enhances the integrity and impact of academic work.