The International Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Trends (IJARMT) takes plagiarism seriously and is committed to promoting original and ethical research. To maintain the integrity of the academic record, all submissions are thoroughly checked for plagiarism before being accepted for publication.

1. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the use of someone else’s work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment or citation, presenting it as one’s own. This includes, but is not limited to:
Copying or reproducing text from other works without citation.
Paraphrasing significant portions of another work without credit.
Submitting the same work to multiple publications (self-plagiarism) without proper disclosure.

2. Plagiarism Detection
All submitted manuscripts are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software to ensure originality. The IJARMT has set a plagiarism threshold limit of 10%, meaning that no more than 10% of the submitted content can be directly sourced from other works without proper attribution.

3. Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscript is free from plagiarism before submission. They must ensure that:
All sources are appropriately cited and credited.
The manuscript is their original work and has not been published elsewhere.
Any reused content (figures, tables, data) is properly attributed and does not violate copyright or permissions.

4. Actions Taken in Case of Plagiarism
Minor Overlap (below 10%): If minor plagiarism is detected (within the threshold), authors will be notified and asked to revise their manuscript by properly citing the sources or rewording the text.
Major Overlap (above 10%): If significant plagiarism is detected (above the threshold), the manuscript will be rejected outright. Authors may be given an opportunity to resubmit after substantial revision, depending on the editorial board’s discretion.
Severe Plagiarism: In cases of severe plagiarism where large portions of the text are copied, or if the plagiarism is intentional and unethical, the journal will take the following actions:
Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
Ban on future submissions from the authors.
Notification to the authors' institutions or employers.

5. Self-Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism, or the reuse of one’s previously published work without appropriate citation or disclosure, is also considered unethical. Authors must clearly indicate if any part of their submission has been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere.

6. Plagiarism and Post-Publication
If plagiarism is identified in a published article, the journal will:
Conduct an investigation.
Retract the article if plagiarism is confirmed.
Notify the author’s institution and relevant stakeholders of the misconduct.
The retraction notice will be published online, clearly indicating the reason for the retraction.

7. Ethical Considerations
All authors are required to adhere to the ethical standards set by IJARMT. Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and the journal expects all manuscripts to meet the highest standards of academic integrity.