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Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism policies are crucial in maintaining academic integrity and upholding ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Here are some aspects covered in a plagiarism policy:

  • Definition of Plagiarism: The policy usually provides a clear definition of plagiarism, which may include the use of someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper attribution or permission, as well as self-plagiarism, where an author reuses their own previously published work without appropriate acknowledgment.
  • Guidelines for Authors: Authors are typically required to ensure that work is original and adequately cited. They must appropriately attribute and reference all sources used in their research, including quotations, paraphrases, figures, and tables.
  • Cross-Checking and Investigation: In cases where plagiarism is suspected, the policy may outline the steps for further investigation, which may include cross-checking with other sources, contacting the authors for clarification, and involving relevant parties such as institutional ethics committees or research integrity offices.
  • Consequences: The policy should detail the potential consequences of plagiarism, including the manuscript, retraction of published articles, notifying the author's institution, or reporting the misconduct to relevant professional bodies or organizations.
  • Education and Awareness: Plagiarism policies often educate authors, reviewers, and editors about plagiarism and promote ethical practices. This can include providing resources, guidelines, and training to help researchers understand and avoid plagiarism.

 

When plagiarism is detected in a manuscript, the appropriate action is taken based on the extent of the plagiarism.

  • If the plagiarism is found to be 15% or more, the manuscript will be returned to the author for revision, and the revised article can then be resubmitted for processing in the journal.
  • If the plagiarism is found to be between 15-30%, the manuscript will be returned to the author for revision and resubmission. 
  • If more than 30% of the manuscript is plagiarized, it will be rejected without review. In this case, the authors are advised to revise their work before resubmitting it for consideration.