plagiarism policy

 

Plagiarism Policy

This journal upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

 

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, data, or images without proper citation
  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without acknowledgment
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing previously published work without disclosure)
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification

All manuscripts must represent original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

 

  1. Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or equivalent).

  • Maximum acceptable similarity index: 20% overall
  • Similarity from a single source should not exceed 5% (excluding references and properly cited quotations)

Manuscripts exceeding the threshold may be:

  • Returned to authors for revision
  • Rejected immediately
  • Investigated further if ethical misconduct is suspected

 

  1. Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Ensure originality of their work
  • Properly cite all sources using APA 7th edition
  • Disclose any prior publication of similar content
  • Avoid redundant or salami publication

Authors are required to submit a signed originality statement upon submission.

 

  1. Editorial Action in Case of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected:

Before Publication:

  • Manuscript will be rejected
  • Authors may be banned from submission for a specified period

After Publication:

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

 

  1. Ethical Compliance

This journal follows international publication ethics standards and best practices, including guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

 

  1. Zero Tolerance Policy

The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward academic misconduct. Upholding originality and ethical scholarship is essential to maintaining scientific credibility and trust.