Plagiarism Policy

The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Research for Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence (IMJRISE) maintains a strict policy against plagiarism to uphold the integrity and originality of its published research. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered unethical and unacceptable. This includes, but is not limited to, direct copying, paraphrasing without attribution, self-plagiarism, and insufficient acknowledgment of sources.

1. Types of Plagiarism:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Reproducing text or ideas from another source without citation or attribution.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s previously published work, either entirely or partially, without proper acknowledgment.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases or ideas from a source without proper citation, even if the wording is changed.
  • Accidental Plagiarism: Failing to properly cite sources or paraphrase ideas due to unintentional oversight.

2. Screening Process:

  • Initial Check: All submissions to IMJRISE undergo a plagiarism check using reputable plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of the content.
  • Acceptable Similarity Threshold: IMJRISE typically requires that submitted manuscripts have a similarity index below 15%, excluding citations, references, and commonly used phrases. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected based on the extent of the similarity.

3. Actions in Case of Plagiarism:

  • Minor Similarity: If minor plagiarism is detected (e.g., a few copied phrases or sentences), the authors may be asked to rephrase the content and properly cite sources.
  • Significant Similarity: For moderate or significant plagiarism, the manuscript will be returned to the authors for substantial revision and re-evaluation after corrective action.
  • Severe Plagiarism: In cases where a large portion of the text is plagiarized, IMJRISE will reject the manuscript outright. The authors may also be barred from future submissions, and their institution may be notified if necessary.

4. Responsibilities of Authors:

  • Authors are expected to ensure the originality of their work and appropriately cite all sources. Proper acknowledgment of prior research is required, and authors should avoid reusing their published content without permission and citation.
  • Authors must provide any necessary permissions if reusing published materials, figures, or data and include appropriate citations.

5. Retraction Policy:

  • If plagiarism is detected after publication, IMJRISE will review the case following COPE guidelines. Depending on the severity, the journal may issue a correction or retract the article, with a notice provided to the public, ensuring transparency.

IMJRISE is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and expects all authors to adhere to this plagiarism policy. By submitting to IMJRISE, authors agree to abide by these terms, supporting the journal’s mission to disseminate original and impactful research.