1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes:

• Copying text, images, tables, or data from other sources without proper attribution.
• Paraphrasing another author's work without citation.
• Presenting someone else's ideas, results, or research findings as your own.
• Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.

2. Manuscript Screening

• All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software before peer review.
• Any manuscript found with significant similarities to previously published work will be flagged for further investigation.

3. Actions on Plagiarism

• Minor cases may require correction and proper citation before publication.
• Serious cases, including intentional plagiarism, may lead to:
  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Notification to the authors' institution or funding body.
  • Retraction of already published articles if plagiarism is discovered post-publication.

4. Responsibilities of Authors

• Ensure all work submitted is original and sources are correctly cited.
• Avoid copying or reusing published material without proper permission and attribution.
• Disclose any previous submissions or closely related work.

5. Ethical Standards

• All stakeholders (authors, editors, reviewers) must uphold integrity and transparency in research and publication.
• Any suspected plagiarism reported post-publication will be investigated promptly and corrective measures will be taken.

Commitment

The journal is committed to promoting ethical research and publication practices. Maintaining originality and proper attribution is the responsibility of every author.