Plagiarism Policy

  • Submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software (Turnitin).
  • The maximum similarity index is 20%, with exceptions for:
    • Direct quotations in proper format,
    • Reference lists,
    • Common technical phrases.
  • Severe plagiarism (copy–paste of paragraphs, duplicate publication, or excessive self-plagiarism) will result in automatic rejection of the manuscript.
A

Sanctions for Violations:

  • Manuscript rejection
  • Temporary ban on submitting articles
  • Reporting to the author’s institution
B

Types of Plagiarism Not Accepted

  • Duplicate publication (double submission)
  • Excessive self-plagiarism
  • Plagiarism of ideas, structure, or figures
  • Citation manipulation (citation hijacking)

If plagiarism is detected after publication, the journal will implement retraction measures following COPE guidelines.