Plagiarism Policy for Indian Journal of Inventive Research (IJIR)
1. Definition of Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without proper citation or acknowledgment. This includes but is not limited to:
-Copying verbatim text from another source without quotation marks and proper citation.
-Paraphrasing or rephrasing another author's work without proper acknowledgment.
-Using ideas, concepts, or data from another source without citing the original work.
2. Scope of Plagiarism Policy:
This policy applies to all submissions to IJIR, including but not limited to research articles, reviews, case studies, and any other form of academic or scientific writing.
3. Plagiarism Detection:
IJIR uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions for potential plagiarism. Authors may also be required to submit a plagiarism report from a reputable plagiarism detection tool along with their manuscript.
4. Levels of Plagiarism:
Minor Plagiarism: Small sections of text are copied without proper citation. This may include up to 10% of the total content.
Moderate Plagiarism: Larger sections of text are copied without proper citation. This may include between 10% to 30% of the total content.
Severe Plagiarism: Substantial portions of text are copied without proper citation. This may include more than 30% of the total content.
5. Consequences of Plagiarism:
Minor Plagiarism: The author will be asked to revise the manuscript and provide proper citations. The manuscript may be accepted after corrections.
Moderate Plagiarism: The manuscript will be rejected, and the author will be barred from submitting to IJIR for a period of one year.
Severe Plagiarism: The manuscript will be rejected, and the author will be barred from submitting to IJIR indefinitely.
6. How to Avoid Plagiarism:
Authors should follow these guidelines to avoid plagiarism:
- Always provide proper citation for all sources used, including text, ideas, and data.
- Use quotation marks for verbatim text from another source.
- Paraphrase or rephrase text from another source and provide proper citation.
- Be aware of self-plagiarism by not submitting the same work to multiple journals without proper acknowledgment.
7. Appeals Process:
Authors who believe their work has been wrongly accused of plagiarism may appeal the decision by providing a detailed explanation and evidence to support their claim. The editorial board will review the appeal and make a final decision.
8. Conclusion:
Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of academic and scientific research. Authors are advised to adhere to ethical standards and guidelines to ensure the originality of their work.
9. Contact Information:
For any questions or concerns regarding plagiarism or this policy, please contact the editorial board at contact@ijir.in
10. Revision of Policy:
This plagiarism policy is subject to revision by the editorial board of IJIR. Any changes will be communicated to authors and updated on the journal's website.
