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Plagiarism Policy

International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS)

The International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

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

  • Paraphrasing another author’s work without appropriate citation

  • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication without disclosure

  • Submitting previously published work as new research

2. Originality Requirement

  • All manuscripts submitted to IRJLIS must be original and unpublished.

  • Manuscripts under review or published elsewhere are not accepted.

  • Authors must appropriately cite all sources, including their own previously published work.

3. Plagiarism Detection

  • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Similarity reports are evaluated by editors to assess originality.

  • Minor similarity due to references, commonly used terms, or methodology descriptions may be acceptable; significant overlap is not.

4. Handling of Plagiarism

Before Publication

  • Manuscripts with substantial plagiarism are rejected immediately.

  • Minor issues may require revision and proper citation before further consideration.

After Publication

  • If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

  • Retraction notices will be clearly identified and linked to the original article.

5. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring originality of their work

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources

  • Disclosing any overlap with previously published or submitted work

6. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

  • Editors and reviewers must report suspected plagiarism to the editorial office.

  • Investigations are conducted confidentially and objectively.

  • Decisions follow ethical standards and due process.

7. Consequences of Plagiarism

Confirmed cases of plagiarism may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript

  • Retraction of the published article

  • Notification to the author’s affiliated institution or funding body

  • Restrictions on future submissions to the journal

8. Ethical Compliance

IRJLIS follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in addressing plagiarism and publication misconduct.