Plagiarism Policy

The Plagiarism Policy for Scholarly Insight Review outlines the journal’s commitment to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that all published content is original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism. This policy establishes clear guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors in preventing, identifying, and addressing plagiarism.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s ideas, words, data, or work without appropriate acknowledgment, presenting them as one’s own. This includes:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim from a source without citation.
  • Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting someone else’s ideas or text without proper attribution.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s own previously published work without acknowledgment or permission.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases or ideas from a source and blending them into one’s own work without proper citation.
  • Improper Citation: Citing sources inaccurately or incompletely in a way that misrepresents the original work.

2. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts are original and free from plagiarism. They must:

  • Ensure all sources, ideas, and data that are not their own are properly attributed through citations and references.
  • Avoid submitting previously published work without proper acknowledgment (self-plagiarism).
  • Use plagiarism detection tools, such as Turnitin or iThenticate, to check their manuscript before submission.
  • Provide proper citation for all references, including data, text, and visual content.

3. Plagiarism Detection

Scholarly Insight Review uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts. These tools compare the manuscript against an extensive database of academic articles, books, and other sources to identify similarities or instances of potential plagiarism.

  • Manuscripts that contain more than a set threshold of similarity (typically 15-20%) with existing works will be flagged for further investigation.
  • Authors will be notified if their submission is found to contain significant amounts of unacknowledged content or if proper citation practices have not been followed.

4. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to alert the editorial team if they suspect plagiarism or improper citation in any manuscript under review. They should:

  • Examine the manuscript for potential signs of plagiarism, such as inconsistencies in writing style, excessive reliance on sources without attribution, or the use of obscure or untraceable references.
  • Report any concerns regarding plagiarism in their reviews and provide supporting evidence where possible.

5. Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team of Scholarly Insight Review is responsible for ensuring that the journal maintains high standards of academic integrity. The editorial team will:

  • Verify that all submitted manuscripts undergo a plagiarism check using appropriate software.
  • Investigate any allegations or evidence of plagiarism in manuscripts and take appropriate action based on the severity of the issue.
  • Reject manuscripts that are found to be plagiarized or in violation of proper citation practices.

6. Consequences of Plagiarism

If a manuscript is found to contain plagiarized content, the following actions may be taken:

  • Initial Warning: The authors may be given an opportunity to revise the manuscript, providing proper citations and acknowledging sources.
  • Rejection: If the plagiarism is significant or intentional, the manuscript may be rejected without the possibility of resubmission.
  • Retraction: If the article has already been published, it may be retracted, and the retraction notice will be publicly issued with an explanation of the reasons for the retraction.
  • Reporting to Authorities: In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism, the authors may be reported to their institutional authorities or funding bodies, and the journal may take further disciplinary actions.

7. Self-Plagiarism

Scholarly Insight Review considers self-plagiarism unacceptable. Authors are required to:

  • Ensure that any work previously published or submitted elsewhere is properly acknowledged when reused in a new manuscript.
  • Obtain permission to reuse substantial parts of previously published work and clearly state this in the manuscript.
  • Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously without disclosing this information.

8. Transparency in the Review Process

The journal strives for transparency in its plagiarism detection and editorial processes. Authors will be informed of any plagiarism issues found during the review process and will be given the opportunity to address concerns raised by reviewers or editors.

9. Education and Awareness

Scholarly Insight Review encourages authors to familiarize themselves with proper citation and referencing practices. The journal may offer resources or guidelines on avoiding plagiarism and promoting ethical writing practices.

10. Appeals Process

If an author believes that they have been wrongfully accused of plagiarism, they may appeal the decision. The appeal process includes:

  • A formal review by a separate editorial board member or an independent expert in the field.
  • A transparent and fair assessment of the evidence provided by both the author and the reviewers.

The Plagiarism Policy of Scholarly Insight Review is designed to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and to ensure that all published work is original, well-researched, and properly cited. The journal is committed to providing a transparent, ethical, and fair process for handling plagiarism-related issues.