Plagiarism Policy
1. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unethical practice of using someone else’s work, ideas, results, or words without appropriate attribution or permission, and presenting them as one’s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
Verbatim copying of another author’s work without proper citation.
Paraphrasing substantial sections of another person’s work without crediting the original source.
Self-plagiarism, which occurs when authors reuse their own previously published work or data without proper acknowledgment or appropriate citation.
2. Types of Plagiarism
The Journal recognizes the following forms of plagiarism:
3. Detection Methods
All manuscripts submitted to [Journal Name] will undergo plagiarism screening through specialized plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools before the peer review process. The journal will reject manuscripts where plagiarism is detected beyond an acceptable threshold. Scopus-recommended tools or other reputable software may be used to assess the originality of the submissions.
4. Acceptable Threshold
[Journal Name] adheres to international publication ethics standards, including those set by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Manuscripts showing a similarity index above 15-20% (excluding references, quotations, or phrases in common use) will be flagged for editorial review. Each case of plagiarism will be carefully assessed based on the extent of the overlap, originality of the work, and the source of the copied content.
5. Consequences of Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that all sources used in the creation of their manuscript are properly cited and that the manuscript is an original work. By submitting to [Journal Name], authors confirm that the work is their own, free of plagiarism, and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
7. Appeals and Disputes
Authors who disagree with plagiarism findings may appeal the decision by providing a detailed explanation or justification to the editorial board. The appeal will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If further investigation confirms plagiarism, the original decision will stand.
8. Ethical Commitment
In compliance with COPE guidelines and Scopus ethical standards, [Journal Name] is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in academic publishing. Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines the credibility of research and academic contributions. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with academic integrity principles to avoid any instances of plagiarism.
9. Transparency and Collaboration
If plagiarism involves multiple parties, [Journal Name] will collaborate with other journals and institutions to uphold academic standards. Instances of plagiarism will be publicly addressed in the form of retraction notices and editorial statements to maintain transparency with our readership and the academic community.
Note for Authors
Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools and reference management systems to ensure proper citation and avoid any unintentional plagiarism. If authors are unsure of any ethical issues related to their submission, they should consult the editorial office before submitting their manuscripts.
1. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unethical practice of using someone else’s work, ideas, results, or words without appropriate attribution or permission, and presenting them as one’s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
Verbatim copying of another author’s work without proper citation.
Paraphrasing substantial sections of another person’s work without crediting the original source.
Self-plagiarism, which occurs when authors reuse their own previously published work or data without proper acknowledgment or appropriate citation.
2. Types of Plagiarism
The Journal recognizes the following forms of plagiarism:
- Complete Plagiarism: Submitting someone else’s work under your own name.
- Partial Plagiarism: Copying portions of text from one or multiple sources without citation.
- Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting others’ ideas, theories, or text without proper attribution.
- Self-Plagiarism (Redundant Publication): Reusing one’s own previously published work without appropriate citation or permission from the original publisher.
- Mosaic Plagiarism: Mixing copied and original text without proper acknowledgment of the original sources.
3. Detection Methods
All manuscripts submitted to [Journal Name] will undergo plagiarism screening through specialized plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools before the peer review process. The journal will reject manuscripts where plagiarism is detected beyond an acceptable threshold. Scopus-recommended tools or other reputable software may be used to assess the originality of the submissions.
4. Acceptable Threshold
[Journal Name] adheres to international publication ethics standards, including those set by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Manuscripts showing a similarity index above 15-20% (excluding references, quotations, or phrases in common use) will be flagged for editorial review. Each case of plagiarism will be carefully assessed based on the extent of the overlap, originality of the work, and the source of the copied content.
5. Consequences of Plagiarism
- Before Publication: If plagiarism is detected before a manuscript is accepted, the author(s) will be immediately notified. The manuscript will either be rejected or returned for revision, depending on the extent of the plagiarism.
- After Publication: If plagiarism is identified post-publication, the journal will initiate the following actions:
- The published article will be retracted.
- A retraction notice explaining the reason will be issued.
- Authors’ institutions may be informed, and appropriate sanctions will be applied (e.g., banning authors from submitting future work).
Authors must ensure that all sources used in the creation of their manuscript are properly cited and that the manuscript is an original work. By submitting to [Journal Name], authors confirm that the work is their own, free of plagiarism, and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
7. Appeals and Disputes
Authors who disagree with plagiarism findings may appeal the decision by providing a detailed explanation or justification to the editorial board. The appeal will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If further investigation confirms plagiarism, the original decision will stand.
8. Ethical Commitment
In compliance with COPE guidelines and Scopus ethical standards, [Journal Name] is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in academic publishing. Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines the credibility of research and academic contributions. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with academic integrity principles to avoid any instances of plagiarism.
9. Transparency and Collaboration
If plagiarism involves multiple parties, [Journal Name] will collaborate with other journals and institutions to uphold academic standards. Instances of plagiarism will be publicly addressed in the form of retraction notices and editorial statements to maintain transparency with our readership and the academic community.
Note for Authors
Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools and reference management systems to ensure proper citation and avoid any unintentional plagiarism. If authors are unsure of any ethical issues related to their submission, they should consult the editorial office before submitting their manuscripts.
