Plagiarism Policy
Definition of Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person's work, ideas, text, or data without proper attribution. This includes both direct plagiarism, where text or data is copied without citation, and self-plagiarism, where previously published work is reused without appropriate acknowledgment. Additionally, submitting substantially similar work to multiple publications simultaneously constitutes a form of redundant publication, which is also considered plagiarism. The journal adheres to a strict policy that ensures that all submitted content is original and appropriately credited.
Detection:
To ensure the originality of submissions, IJARCSE uses advanced plagiarism detection software to screen manuscripts for significant overlap with previously published works. If a manuscript is found to contain significant similarity to other works, it will be flagged for further investigation. The editorial team will take necessary steps to verify and address potential plagiarism issues before proceeding with the review process.
Author Responsibility:
Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism. They must ensure that all sources, whether direct quotations or paraphrased ideas, are properly cited and credited. Authors must also confirm that the manuscript is entirely their own work, and that no part of it has been previously published without proper citation.
Handling of Plagiarism:
- Minor Plagiarism: If instances of minor plagiarism are found, such as small portions of text copied without proper citation, the authors will be notified and asked to make corrections before the review process continues.
- Major Plagiarism: If substantial plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be immediately rejected. The authors may also face a ban from submitting to the journal in the future. In addition, the author’s institutional affiliations may be notified of the incident.
Consequences:
If plagiarism is discovered after a manuscript has been published, the journal reserves the right to retract the article. A notice of retraction will be issued, and the article will be removed from the journal's archives. The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record and ensuring that all published content adheres to ethical publishing standards.
Appeals:
Authors may appeal any plagiarism-related decisions if they believe there has been an error in the plagiarism detection or judgment. Appeals must be substantiated with evidence of originality or proper citation. The appeals process will be handled by an independent committee formed by the editorial board, and the final decision will be communicated to the authors.
Preventative Measures:
To assist authors in understanding proper citation practices, the journal provides guidelines and educational resources on plagiarism prevention. These resources aim to help authors avoid common pitfalls and adhere to ethical publishing standards.
Continuous Monitoring:
To ensure the ongoing integrity of published articles, the journal may periodically screen articles for potential plagiarism. This ensures that all content published in the journal maintains high ethical standards throughout its lifecycle.
