Plagiarism Policy

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the unacknowledged use of someone else's work, ideas, data, or text, including direct copying, paraphrasing without proper citation, or presenting others' research findings as one's own. This includes all forms of intellectual theft, whether intentional or unintentional.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to ensure that their submissions are original, properly cited, and free from any form of plagiarism. This includes:

• Providing accurate citations for all sources and references used in the article.
• Using quotation marks for any directly quoted material and providing appropriate attribution.
• Ensuring that any content derived from other authors is appropriately paraphrased and referenced.
• Conducting due diligence to confirm the originality of their work before submission.

Plagiarism Detection

Upon submission, all articles will undergo plagiarism detection using advanced software tools. This process helps identify any instances of similarity with existing literature and ensures compliance with our originality standards.

Consequences of Plagiarism

Articles identified as containing plagiarism may be subject to rejection at any stage of the review or publication process. Authors found to have committed plagiarism may face disciplinary action, including:

• Immediate rejection of the article
• Reporting the misconduct to the authors' institutions
• Ban from future submissions to the journal

AI Detection Policy

In addition to plagiarism detection, we recognize the growing use of AI-generated content in academic writing. Articles that exhibit significant reliance on AI-generated text without appropriate attribution or original contribution may also be flagged and assessed for originality and authenticity.

Appeals Process

Authors who wish to contest a decision made based on our plagiarism policy may submit a written appeal to the editorial board. The board will review the appeal and provide a final determination.