Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering, and Technology (IJRSSET) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and is committed to preventing any form of plagiarism. Our plagiarism policy is designed to ensure that all published works are original and that proper credit is given to existing research. This policy applies to all submissions, including articles, reviews, and editorial materials.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when an author uses another's work without permission, credit, or acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, copying text, ideas, images, or data directly from another source without proper citation. Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional and varies in its extent and severity.

Detection and Screening

IJRSSET employs a rigorous screening process to detect instances of plagiarism. Submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software to identify potential overlaps with previously published works. Authors are required to disclose any reused material and to cite all sources appropriately.

Consequences of Plagiarism

The consequences for submitting plagiarized work are severe. Depending on the extent of plagiarism identified, actions may include:

  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Notification to the author's institution or funding bodies.
  • Prohibition of future submissions to IJRSSET.
  • Retraction of published articles if plagiarism is discovered post-publication.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is entirely original and for citing all sources of data and ideas accurately. Co-authors must ensure they have significantly contributed to the work and share responsibility for preventing plagiarism.

Reporting Plagiarism

IJRSSET encourages readers, reviewers, and editors to report any suspicion of plagiarism by providing detailed evidence. All reports will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially.

Prevention

To prevent plagiarism, authors are advised to:

  • Paraphrase properly and not copy text directly from source materials.
  • Cite sources appropriately, including any material that inspired the research.
  • Obtain permission for using any content from other sources.

Upholding Academic Integrity

IJRSSET is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and to promoting ethical research practices. Our plagiarism policy reflects our commitment to ensuring trust, accountability, and respect in all research publications.