International Journal of Modern Computer Science and IT Innovations (IJMCSIT)
The International Journal of Modern Computer Science and IT Innovations (IJMCSIT) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious violation of ethical publishing practices and will not be tolerated.
1. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
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Copying text, data, figures, or tables from another source without proper citation
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Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without acknowledgment
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Self-plagiarism or reuse of an author’s previously published work without disclosure
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Redundant or duplicate publication
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Unauthorized use of unpublished data or confidential information
2. Similarity Checking
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All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
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Editors review similarity reports to distinguish acceptable overlap (e.g., references, methodology) from unethical copying.
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A high similarity score does not automatically lead to rejection; editorial judgment is applied.
3. Acceptable Similarity
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Minor overlap due to commonly used terms or methodology is acceptable.
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Significant unattributed overlap will lead to manuscript rejection or a request for correction.
4. Handling Plagiarism Before Publication
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Manuscripts with serious plagiarism may be rejected outright.
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Minor or unintentional overlap may require revision.
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Severe cases may involve notification of the authors’ institutions or funding agencies.
5. Handling Plagiarism After Publication
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Any post-publication plagiarism will trigger a thorough investigation.
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Actions may include correction, expression of concern, or retraction.
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Retractions are clearly published and linked to the original article.
6. Author Responsibilities
Authors must:
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Ensure all work is original and properly cited
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Disclose prior publications or reused content
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Obtain permission for copyrighted material
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Cooperate with investigations related to plagiarism or ethics
7. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers
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Editors and reviewers report suspected plagiarism to the editorial office.
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All allegations are handled confidentially, fairly, and transparently.
8. Ethical Commitment
IJMCSIT is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and promoting responsible research and publication practices in computer science and IT innovations.
Conclusion
By submitting a manuscript to IJMCSIT, authors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Plagiarism Policy.