Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism & Academic Integrity Policy

 

Upholding the highest standards of originality and ethical scholarship in scientific research.

Definition of Plagiarism

"The act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own, without proper acknowledgment or citation."

Prohibited Acts

Direct: Copy-pasting without citation.
Paraphrasing: Rewording without credit.
Mosaic: Blending sources with own words.
Self-Plagiarism: Reusing your own published work.
Accidental: Carelessness or citation ignorance.
Collusion: Unauthorized collaboration.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • Immediate Rejection of manuscript.
  • Withdrawal of published articles.
  • Official Reporting to Author's Institution.
  • Permanent or temporary Ban from from this journal.
  • Public Notification to the community.
  • Legal action under the Laws of India.

Author Responsibility

Authors must ensure originality, provide proper citations, obtain copyright permissions, and disclose all conflicts of interest prior to submission.

Detection Software

International Research Journal of Scientific Studies utilizes industry-standard plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions.

Appeals

Submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief with verified proof of originality.

Governing Law

Governed by and resolved through the applicable Laws of India.

"By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to this policy."

Questions? Reach our Editorial Office: irjss.editor@gmail.com
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