Plagiarism Policy
The journal maintains a strict policy against plagiarism in any form. All submitted manuscripts are screened for similarity using reputable plagiarism detection software before being sent for peer review.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
1) Direct copying of text, ideas, images, or data from other sources without proper attribution.
2) Paraphrasing substantial parts of another’s work without acknowledgment.
3) Reusing portions of one’s own previously published work without citing the original (self-plagiarism).
Policy and Actions:
Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism (generally more than 25% similarity, excluding references, quotes, and methods) will be automatically rejected. Minor similarity issues may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review. In cases of confirmed unethical behavior or deliberate plagiarism, the manuscript will be rejected, and the corresponding author’s institution may be notified.
Author Responsibility:
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is entirely original and that any content taken from other sources is properly cited.
This policy reflects the journal’s strong commitment to academic integrity and to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing.