Plagiarism Policy

1. Introduction

The International Journal of Strategic Research and Review (IJSRR-CISR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity.1 Plagiarism, which involves the presentation of someone else's work or ideas as one's own, is a serious ethical violation and is strictly prohibited.2 This policy outlines our stance on plagiarism and the procedures we follow to detect and address it.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism encompasses a wide range of practices, including but not limited to:

  • Copying text, data, figures, or ideas from other sources without proper attribution.3
  • Paraphrasing or summarizing another person's work without appropriate citation.4
  • Submitting previously published work as new material.
  • Using images, tables, or other media without permission or proper attribution.5
  • "Self-plagiarism," which involves reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without proper citation6 or indication.7

3. Plagiarism Detection

  • IJSRR-CISR utilizes plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts.
  • The editorial team also conducts manual checks to identify potential instances of plagiarism.
  • Any manuscript suspected of plagiarism will be thoroughly investigated.

4. Procedures for Handling Plagiarism

  • Initial Screening: If plagiarism is detected during the initial screening process, the manuscript will be rejected immediately.8
  • Post-Publication Detection: If plagiarism is detected after publication, the following actions may be taken:
    • A notice of correction or retraction will be published, clearly indicating the plagiarized content.
    • The author(s) may be barred from submitting future manuscripts to IJSRR-CISR.
    • The author's institution may be notified of the plagiarism.9
  • Author Notification: Authors will be notified of any plagiarism concerns and given an opportunity to respond.
  • Investigation: The editorial team will conduct a thorough investigation, which may involve consulting with experts in the field.

5. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and properly citing all sources.
  • Authors should familiarize themselves with the principles of proper citation and referencing.
  • Authors should seek permission to reproduce any copyrighted material.

6. Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Retraction of published articles.
  • Blacklisting of authors from future submissions.
  • Notification of the author's institution.
  • Damage to the author's professional reputation.

7. Prevention of Plagiarism

  • IJSRR-CISR provides authors with clear guidelines on citation and referencing.
  • The editorial team offers educational resources and support to authors.
  • Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection software before submitting their manuscripts.

8. Policy Updates

  • This plagiarism policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure its effectiveness.
  • Any changes to the policy will be communicated to authors and reviewers.

9. Contact Information

  • For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the editorial office at editor@cisr.online