Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism, defined as the unauthorized use or close adaptation of another author’s work without proper attribution, is strictly prohibited. This includes copying expressions of ideas, structural similarities in the text, or presenting others’ ideas and results as original research. The journal follows a strict Anti-Plagiarism Policy.
To ensure academic integrity, all submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism and similarity using Turnitin and iThenticate.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism occurs when:
- Someone else’s work is presented as one’s own.
- Words or ideas from another source are used without proper citation.
- Incorrect or misleading information is provided about the source.
- Words are altered but the sentence structure is copied without acknowledgment.
- A substantial portion of a work is copied with or without appropriate credit.
- Images, figures, or graphs are used without permission and proper citation.
Authors must obtain written permission from the original copyright holder when required and provide appropriate citations for any images, figures, or graphical material used.
Similarity Check Procedure
Each manuscript undergoes a similarity check prior to the peer-review process using Turnitin and iThenticate.
Action in Case of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is identified at any stage of submission or publication, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with COPE guidelines and established ethical procedures for handling plagiarism in submitted and published articles.
Guidelines for Authors
- Always cite and acknowledge original sources.
- Ensure all references include complete bibliographic information.
- Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.
- Use quotation marks when copying more than six consecutive words.
- Obtain permission for reuse of any copyrighted content.
Adherence to these guidelines helps maintain the integrity, originality, and credibility of the scholarly research published in the journal.
