Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism and self-plagiarism
The Tempus Pontem: Azerbaijan Journal of Archaeology and Anthropology (TP: AJAA) adheres to the following criteria indicating plagiarism and self-plagiarism by the author:

  • Under 10%: Considered acceptable, especially if the matched content is appropriately cited and consists of common phrases, references, or methodological descriptions.
  • 10–15%: This may be acceptable, but it will often prompt a closer review to assess whether overlaps involve original content or properly cited material.
  • Above 15–20%: Flagged as problematic. Editors may request revision, further justification, or reject the manuscript outright, depending on the nature of the matches.
  • Above 25–30%: Considered a serious issue, potentially indicating plagiarism. Such cases often lead to rejection of the presented article.

Important Considerations
— Self-plagiarism (reusing one's published work without proper citation) is also taken seriously.
— Context matters—even a small percentage may be unacceptable if it includes uncredited original content from other authors.

Anti-Plagiarism Policy for Visual Materials
TP: AJAA accepts the inclusion of images, photographs, graphs, and illustrations only if they are original works produced by the author(s) or legally licensed for use, for instance, under Creative Commons agreements. In cases where visual materials are not the intellectual property of the author(s), each item must be accompanied by a complete bibliographic citation or written permission from the rights holder.
Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized, improperly attributed, or ethically questionable images may be subject to immediate rejection or formal retraction following publication.

Prevention of Self-Plagiarism
Reusing images previously published by the author(s) is permitted only when such use is referenced and appropriately cited. This requirement ensures transparency and prevents the duplication of content across multiple publications.

Ethical Standards for Image Manipulation
Visual data, particularly scientific data (such as microscopic images or archaeological photographs), must not be subjected to digital alterations that could misrepresent or distort the research findings. Permissible modifications, such as uniform adjustments to brightness or contrast, must be applied consistently across the material and disclosed within the methodological framework of the article. Using stock imagery or AI-generated content must be identified, relevant to the scholarly discussion, and fully compliant with all applicable licensing and ethical standards. In the case of AI-generated images, authors must disclose their use explicitly and ensure the material meets the journal’s criteria for moral integrity and scholarly appropriateness.