Plagiarism Policy

Our Jounral is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior in the publication of scientific research. Plagiarism is considered a serious academic misconduct and is strictly prohibited. Our plagiarism policy outlines the measures we take to detect and prevent plagiarism and the consequences of engaging in such unethical behavior.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the practice of using another person’s ideas, words, data, or work without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text word-for-word from another source without attribution.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one’s previously published work without citation.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases from a source without using quotation marks, or finding synonyms for the author’s language while keeping to the same general structure and meaning of the original.
  • Accidental Plagiarism: Neglecting to cite sources or misquoting sources due to a lack of understanding of proper citation practices.

Plagiarism Detection

  1. Pre-Submission:

    • Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection software to check their manuscripts for any unintentional plagiarism before submission.

  2. Post-Submission:

    • All submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection using reputable software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).
    • The editorial team conducts a thorough review to identify potential plagiarism.

Handling Plagiarism Cases

If plagiarism is detected during the peer review or after publication, the following actions will be taken:

  1. Minor Overlap:

    • If minor plagiarism (e.g., small passages of text) is detected, authors will be contacted to correct the text and properly cite the original source.

  2. Significant Plagiarism:

    • If significant plagiarism is detected (e.g., extensive copying or lack of citation), the manuscript will be rejected immediately.
    • If the manuscript has already been published, it will be retracted from the journal, and a retraction notice will be issued.

  3. Author Notification:

    • The corresponding author will be notified of the plagiarism detection, provided with evidence, and given an opportunity to respond.

  4. Consequences:

    • Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be banned from submitting to the journal for a certain period.
    • The authors' institutions may be notified of the ethical breach.
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