Screening for Plagiarism Policy

Screening for Plagiarism Policy

IJRPAI maintains a strict policy against plagiarism to ensure the integrity and originality of all published work.

Plagiarism Definition:
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
• Copying others' work without proper citation
• Self-plagiarism (reusing own published work without disclosure)
• Paraphrasing without attribution
• Unauthorized use of data, ideas, or text

Screening Process:

1. Initial Screening:
• All submissions checked using plagiarism detection software
• Minimum similarity threshold: 15% (excluding references)
• Manual review of flagged sections

2. Software Used:
• iThenticate (primary)
• Turnitin (supplementary)
• Manual verification by editors

Similarity Guidelines:

• Acceptable: <15% similarity (properly cited)
• Minor Issues: 15–25% similarity (requires revision)
• Major Issues: 25–40% similarity (significant revision needed)
• Unacceptable: >40% similarity (immediate rejection)

Types of Plagiarism Checked:

• Text plagiarism (direct copying)
• Idea plagiarism (uncredited concepts)
• Self-plagiarism (redundant publication)
• Translation plagiarism (copied from non-English sources)

Author Responsibilities:

• Ensure all sources are properly cited
• Use quotation marks for direct quotes
• Obtain permission for copyrighted material
• Disclose any previous publication of content

Consequences of Plagiarism:

Before Publication:
• Minor cases: Return for revision
• Major cases: Immediate rejection
• Serious cases: Author(s) barred from future submissions

After Publication:
• Investigation by editorial board
• Retraction if plagiarism confirmed
• Notification of authors' institutions
• Removal from databases if severe

Appeals Process:
Authors may appeal plagiarism decisions by providing:
• Original source materials
• Detailed explanation
• Evidence of proper attribution

Prevention Measures:

• Author education on proper citation
• Clear guidelines provided
• Editor training in detection
• Regular policy updates

Reporting Suspected Plagiarism:
Readers may report concerns to:
Email: [Editor-in-Chief Email]
Include: Article DOI and specific concerns

IJRPAI is committed to maintaining academic integrity through rigorous plagiarism screening at all publication stages.