Plagiarism Policy

This policy aims to maintain the highest ethical standards in scholarly research and publication. It outlines the journal's commitment to preventing plagiarism and ensuring the originality of submitted work.

Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or work without proper attribution. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Copying and pasting text from other sources without citing the original author.
  • Paraphrasing someone else's work without citing the original source.
  • Using someone else's data or research findings without proper acknowledgment.
  • Submitting the same work to multiple journals simultaneously or after it has been published elsewhere.

Prevention and Detection of Plagiarism:

The journal will employ the following measures to prevent and detect plagiarism:

  • Author Declaration: All authors will be required to sign a declaration stating that the submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism Screening Software: The journal will use reputable plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts for similarity to existing published works.
  • Peer Review Process: The peer review process will involve careful scrutiny of the manuscript for originality and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Author Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for citing all sources appropriately.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

If a manuscript is found to contain plagiarism, the journal will take appropriate action, which may include:

  • Rejection of the manuscript: The manuscript will be rejected without review.
  • Retraction of a published article: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article will be retracted.
  • Notification of the author's institution: The journal may notify the author's institution of the plagiarism incident.
  • Banning the author from future submissions: The author may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future.

Ethical Considerations:

The journal is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in scholarly research and publication. Authors are expected to adhere to the following principles:

  • Honesty and integrity: All research should be conducted honestly and with integrity.
  • Transparency: Research methods and results should be reported transparently.
  • Respect for intellectual property: The intellectual property of others should be respected.
  • Ethical conduct: Research should be conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines.