Plagiarism Detection & Scientific Integrity Policy
Plagiarism Detection & Scientific Integrity Policy
Tadabbur Journal maintains the highest standards of academic integrity. As a member of Crossref, the journal utilizes the Similarity Check service, powered by iThenticate software, to verify the originality of all submitted manuscripts before undergoing the peer-review process.
Procedures:
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Initial Screening: Upon submission, all manuscripts are automatically scanned against the vast iThenticate database, which includes millions of academic papers, books, and published digital content.
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Evaluation Criteria: The editorial board does not rely solely on the numerical "Similarity Index." Editors perform a qualitative review of the report to ensure that all citations are properly attributed and that the manuscript demonstrates genuine originality.
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Acceptance Threshold: Manuscripts showing an excessive similarity index exceeding [e.g., 15% or 20%], or containing extensive verbatim copying from a single source without justification, will be subject to rejection.
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Self-Plagiarism: The policy extends to "Self-plagiarism." Authors must clearly disclose and cite any portions of the work that have been previously published elsewhere.
Actions Taken: In instances where plagiarism is confirmed at any stage of the publication process, the journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, which may include:
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Requesting the author to revise and rephrase overlapping sections.
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Formal rejection of the manuscript in cases of significant plagiarism.
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Notifying the author's institution in severe or repetitive cases.