Screening for Plagiarism

To uphold the academic integrity and originality of the manuscripts submitted to the journal, every article undergoes a comprehensive plagiarism check using advanced detection tools like Turnitin. The journal maintains a strict policy that the similarity level of any submission should not exceed 20%, ensuring that the research is both original and free from unethical practices. The journal specifically identifies the following forms of plagiarism that authors must be vigilant about: Direct Copying: This is the most recognizable form of plagiarism, where an author copies another’s work verbatim, including words, sentences, or paragraphs, without proper citation. This type can be easily detected by plagiarism detection software. Substantial Reproduction: This occurs when an author reproduces a significant part of someone else’s work without giving proper attribution. It involves copying not just words but also ideas, which may infringe on the original author’s intellectual property rights. Paraphrasing without Citation: When an author rewords or rephrases the ideas or content from another source without proper citation, it constitutes plagiarism. Although this type may be harder to detect with software since it involves paraphrasing ideas, it remains unethical and must be appropriately credited to the original author. Authors are required to avoid these practices and ensure that all sources are correctly cited to maintain the integrity of their work.