Plagiarism Policy

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s ideas, words, data, or work without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, copying text, paraphrasing without citation, self-plagiarism, and submitting work that has been previously published elsewhere.

Policy Statement

This journal has a strict policy against plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Any form of plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

Similarity Checking

All manuscripts submitted to this journal are subject to similarity checking using plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin or similar tools).

The acceptable similarity threshold is generally below 20%, excluding references and properly cited quotations. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to authors for revision or rejected.

Types of Plagiarism

The following types of plagiarism are considered unethical:

  • Direct plagiarism: copying text word-for-word without citation
  • Self-plagiarism: reusing one’s own previously published work without proper citation
  • Mosaic plagiarism: borrowing phrases or ideas without proper acknowledgment
  • Data plagiarism: using data without permission or citation

Actions for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected:

Before Publication:

  • The manuscript will be rejected
  • Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit

After Publication:

  • The article may be retracted
  • A notice of retraction will be published
  • The author’s institution may be notified

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and must properly cite all sources used. Authors must also ensure that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for screening manuscripts for plagiarism and ensuring that ethical standards are maintained throughout the publication process.