Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. This includes:

• Copying text, ideas, data, tables, figures, or images without proper acknowledgment

• Self-plagiarism or significant overlap with previously published work

• Duplicate or redundant publication

• Improper paraphrasing or inadequate citation

Any manuscript found to contain plagiarism will not be considered for publication.

Originality Screening

All submissions are screened using standard similarity-checking software before peer review. The editorial team evaluates similarity reports carefully to distinguish proper scholarly citation from unethical practices.

Editorial Action

If plagiarism or unethical conduct is detected at any stage, the journal may take appropriate action, including:

• Rejection of the manuscript

• Request for clarification or revision

• Withdrawal or retraction of a published article

• Notification of the author’s affiliated institution, when necessary

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and that all sources are accurately cited. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm compliance with recognized ethical standards, including guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).