Plagiarism Policy
The "Journal Of Psychology, Health And Social Challenges" (JPHSC) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines the credibility of research and scholarship. This policy outlines the JPHSC's definition of plagiarism, its detection methods, and the consequences of violating this policy.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or data without proper attribution. This includes:
- Direct plagiarism: Copying text word-for-word from another source without quotation marks or proper citation.
- Paraphrasing plagiarism: Rephrasing someone else's work in your own words without acknowledging the original source.
- Mosaic plagiarism: Borrowing pieces of text from different sources and piecing them together without proper citation.
- Self-plagiarism: Reusing your own previously published work without proper citation.
Detection of Plagiarism
JPHSC utilizes various methods to detect plagiarism, including:
- Similarity detection software: We use plagiarism detection software to identify instances of text overlap with other published works.
- Manual review: Our editors carefully review all submissions for potential plagiarism.
- Reader reports: We encourage readers to report any suspected cases of plagiarism to the editorial team.
Consequences of Plagiarism
Authors who are found to have plagiarized will face the following consequences:
- Rejection of the manuscript: Manuscripts with confirmed plagiarism will be automatically rejected.
- Retraction of published articles: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article will be retracted and the author will be notified.
- Notification to the author's institution: In severe cases, JPHSC may notify the author's institution about the plagiarism violation.
- Public notice: JPHSC may publicly announce the plagiarism violation in the journal or on its website.
