Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Definition:
The journal defines academic plagiarism as the use of text, ideas, data, or results from others without proper attribution. This includes:

  • Direct copying without quotation.

  • Paraphrasing without proper citation.

  • Undisclosed self-plagiarism.

  • Translating content from another language without referencing the source.

Detection Tools:
The journal uses reliable electronic tools such as Turnitin to detect text similarity, with an acceptable similarity index of 20% (excluding references and properly cited quotations).

Procedures in Case of Plagiarism:

  • Before Peer Review:
    Manuscripts are immediately rejected if substantial plagiarism or complete copying of previously published work is detected.

  • During Peer Review:
    The review process is immediately halted, and the case is referred to the editorial board for a decision.

  • After Publication:
    If plagiarism is confirmed post-publication, the article is formally retracted, a retraction notice is published, and the relevant academic or funding institution is notified.

Sanctions:

  • Manuscript rejection with formal notification to the author.

  • Banning the author from publishing in the journal for a minimum of two years.

  • Permanent ban for repeated violations.

Context Consideration:
A higher similarity percentage may be acceptable for review papers after reviewing the author’s justification.