Plagiarism Policy

Olympus Open upholds strict standards of academic integrity and is committed to preventing all forms of plagiarism. This policy ensures that all published works are original and that proper credit is given to existing research. It applies to all submissions, including articles, reviews, and editorial materials, across all journals under Olympus Open.

Definition of Plagiarism

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

Detection and Screening

Olympus Open employs a comprehensive screening process to detect instances of plagiarism. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software to identify overlaps with previously published works. Authors must disclose any reused material and appropriately cite all sources.

Consequences of Plagiarism

The consequences of submitting plagiarized work are significant. 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 journals under Olympus Open.
  • 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 accurately citing all sources of data and ideas. Co-authors must ensure they have significantly contributed to the work and share responsibility for preventing plagiarism.

Reporting Plagiarism

Olympus Open encourages readers, reviewers, and editors to report any suspected cases 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 avoid directly copying text from source materials.
  • Cite sources appropriately, including any material that inspired their research.
  • Obtain permission when using content from other sources.

Upholding Academic Integrity

Olympus Open is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and promoting ethical research practices. This plagiarism policy reflects the company's dedication to ensuring trust, accountability, and respect in all research publications.