Plagiarism Policy

 

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use of another person’s work, ideas, data, or words without appropriate acknowledgment. It includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text without citation
  • Paraphrasing without proper attribution
  • Use of figures, tables, or data without permission or credit
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published work without disclosure)

2. Originality Requirement

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJERBDS must ensure that:

  • The work is entirely original and has not been published elsewhere
  • Proper citations and references are provided for all sourced material
  • Any reused content is clearly identified and justified

3. Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism detection using standard software tools. The editorial team evaluates similarity reports to determine the originality of the content.

Acceptable Limits

  • Minor similarity due to common phrases, references, or methodology descriptions may be acceptable
  • Excessive similarity or unattributed content is considered unacceptable

4. Actions in Case of Plagiarism

4.1 Before Publication

  • Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected immediately
  • Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit if issues are minor

4.2 After Publication

If plagiarism is identified after publication:

  • The article may be retracted or removed from the journal
  • A formal notice of retraction may be issued
  • Authors’ institutions may be informed if necessary

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring originality of their work
  • Properly citing all sources and references
  • Obtaining permissions for copyrighted materials
  • Avoiding duplicate submissions to multiple journals

6. Ethical Compliance

IJERBDS follows internationally recognized ethical publishing standards. Any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification, is treated seriously and may result in sanctions.

7. Editorial Responsibility

The editorial board is responsible for:

  • Conducting plagiarism checks
  • Taking fair and consistent action in case of violations
  • Maintaining transparency and integrity in the publication process