Plagiarism Policy

Research Journal for Social Conflicts (RJSC) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in published research. This policy outlines our expectations for authors regarding plagiarism and how we handle potential cases.

1. Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of presenting the work of others as one's own without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying verbatim text or data from another source without citation.
  • Paraphrasing the ideas or findings of others without proper attribution.
  • Failing to cite sources for borrowed concepts, theories, or methodologies.
  • Self-plagiarism, which is reusing one's own previously published work without proper citation.

2. Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their submitted work.
  • All borrowed material, including ideas, data, and text, must be properly cited using an appropriate referencing style (e.g., APA, Chicago).
  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including funding sources or collaborations with other researchers.
  • It is the author's responsibility to ensure that their manuscript adheres to all ethical guidelines for research involving human or animal subjects.

3. Detection and Handling of Plagiarism:

  • All submitted manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using a reputable plagiarism detection software.
  • Manuscripts exceeding a pre-defined threshold of similarity will be subject to further investigation by the editorial team.
  • The editorial team will assess the nature and extent of the plagiarism and make a decision based on the following guidelines:
    • Minor instances of unintentional plagiarism may be addressed through revision and resubmission with proper citations.
    • Major instances of intentional plagiarism or repeated offenses will result in the rejection of the manuscript.
    • In cases of confirmed plagiarism after publication, RJSC reserves the right to retract the article and notify relevant institutions and funding bodies.

4. Appeal Process:

Authors who disagree with the editorial decision regarding plagiarism may appeal to the Editor-in-Chief. The appeal should present specific arguments and evidence to support the claim of originality. The Editor-in-Chief will make a final decision on the appeal, which is considered binding.

5. Commitment to Transparency:

RJSC is committed to transparency in its editorial process. We will inform authors of the outcome of the plagiarism screening and provide an opportunity for clarification or revision. All decisions regarding plagiarism will be documented and maintained confidentially.