Plagiarism Policy

1. Introduction
The Journal is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. This Plagiarism Policy reflects the journal’s firm stance against plagiarism and outlines the procedures and consequences associated with unethical academic behavior. The policy is aligned with international publishing standards, including those prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  1. Definition of Plagiarism
    Plagiarism is defined as the act of using someone else's work, ideas, data, or expressions without appropriate acknowledgment, thereby presenting them as one’s own. The following are considered forms of plagiarism:
  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim from another source without quotation marks or citation.
  • Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewording another's ideas or findings without proper acknowledgment.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Republishing one’s own previously submitted or published material without disclosure or citation.
  • Fabrication and Falsification: Inventing or altering research data, sources, or results dishonestly.
  1. Policy Guidelines

3.1 Originality Requirement
Manuscripts submitted must be the original work of the authors and must not have been previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All content must be free of any form of plagiarism.

3.2 Proper Citation
Authors must accurately reference all sources of information and direct quotations, adhering to either the APA 7th Edition or IEEE referencing style as specified by the journal’s guidelines.

3.3 Declaration of Originality
All submissions must be accompanied by a signed declaration by the authors affirming the originality of the manuscript and confirming it is free from plagiarism or ethical misconduct.

3.4 Plagiarism Detection
The Journal employs licensed plagiarism detection software iThenticate to evaluate all manuscripts for originality. Any manuscript with a similarity index above acceptable thresholds or with detected unethical overlaps will be subjected to review.

3.5 Response to Plagiarism
If plagiarism is detected, the editorial board will take action based on the severity:

  • Minor overlap: Authors may be asked to revise and correct the manuscript.
  • Moderate plagiarism: Manuscript may be rejected with a formal warning to the authors.
  • Severe or repeated offenses: Manuscript will be rejected outright, and authors may be barred from future submissions.

3.6 Appeal Process
Authors who believe that a plagiarism accusation is unwarranted may file an appeal to the Editor-in-Chief with supporting evidence. The editorial board will review the case impartially and provide a final decision.

  1. Consequences of Plagiarism
    The journal takes academic misconduct seriously. Confirmed cases of plagiarism may result in the following actions:
  • Rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript
  • Retraction of a published article
  • Notification of the author’s institution and relevant bodies
  • Permanent ban on future submissions
  • Public notice of retraction on the journal website
  1. Ethical and Legal Standards
    This policy adheres to global publishing ethics and legal standards, specifically referencing:
  1. Contact Information
    For further information, clarification, or assistance regarding this policy or referencing practices, please contact the Editorial Board via the journal's email address.