Plagiarism Policy

This journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. All manuscripts submitted must be original works and free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and inappropriate reuse of previously published material.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Copying text, data, figures, or ideas from other sources without proper attribution
Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without appropriate acknowledgment
Reusing one's own previously published material without proper citation (self-plagiarism)
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously

2. Similarity Check

Plagiarism regulations for scientific journals generally require a maximum similarity index of between 20% and 25%. This percentage is measured using anti-plagiarism software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or Plagiarism Checker.

To pass the journal's editorial selection, observe the following principles and limitations:

Tolerance Limit: The similarity tolerance percentage is usually set at less than 20% to 25%. This figure includes direct quotations, institution names, or references that are reasonably detectable.
Correct Paraphrasing: Avoid copying sentences from other sources. Rewrite (paraphrase) using your own style without changing the original meaning.
Source Attribution: Always cite valid citations or references for both direct and indirect quotations.
Avoiding Self-Plagiarism: Authors are prohibited from republishing the exact same article in a different journal without permission or substantial modification.
Plagiarism Sanctions: Manuscripts suspected of serious plagiarism will be immediately rejected. If discovered after publication, the article may be retracted and the author's institution may be reported for ethical violations.

3. Actions in Case of Suspected Plagiarism

The journal follows ethical guidelines consistent with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) when handling suspected cases of plagiarism.

Before Publication

If plagiarism is detected during the editorial or peer-review process:

The manuscript may be returned to the author for clarification or revision
The submission may be rejected if significant plagiarism is confirmed

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication:

The journal may publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction
The author's institution may be notified in cases of serious academic misconduct

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

Ensuring that all sources are properly cited
Quoting and paraphrasing accurately
Obtaining permission for the use of copyrighted material when required
Submitting only original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere

5. Editorial Responsibility

Editors and reviewers are expected to remain vigilant in identifying potential plagiarism. The journal is committed to fair, transparent, and ethical handling of all suspected cases in accordance with international best practices in scholarly publishing.