Plagiarism involves the unethical practice of using another individual’s ideas, methods, findings, or text without proper acknowledgment of the original source or author. Self-plagiarism happens when an author reuses significant sections of their previously published work without giving appropriate credit. This can include resubmitting the same article to different journals or altering a previous manuscript minimally by adding new information.
Journal’s Policy on Plagiarism
- The journal maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of plagiarism. Submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using Samimnoor software. Articles flagged for plagiarism during the initial review process are immediately disqualified and will not be considered for publication.
- If plagiarism is uncovered after publication, the editor will initiate an investigation. A specialized committee may also be assembled if necessary. When plagiarism is confirmed:
- The affiliated institution, university, or funding agency of the author will be notified.
- The published manuscript will be annotated with a plagiarism notice on each page, and it may be formally retracted from the journal.
Forms of Plagiarism
- Complete Plagiarism: Copying entire sections of content from another source without any modifications.
- Partial Plagiarism: Merging content from various sources with substantial paraphrasing.
- Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s previously published work without proper citation.
Actions for Addressing Plagiarism
- Informing the author’s affiliated institution for further disciplinary measures.
- Deleting the plagiarized manuscript from the journal’s website and revoking access to its content.
- Prohibiting the author from submitting articles to the journal for a specified period, such as 3, 5, or 10 years, or permanently.
- Displaying the names and details of offending authors on the journal’s website.
These measures are designed to safeguard intellectual property, encourage innovative research, and uphold ethical standards within academic publishing.
