Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy for the International Journal of Technology and Modeling

*Last Updated: 01-11-2023

The "International Journal of Technology and Modeling" (IJTM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in scholarly publishing. To maintain the credibility and quality of the journal, this Plagiarism Policy outlines the journal's stance on plagiarism and the procedures in place to address any instances of plagiarism.

**1. Definition of Plagiarism:**

Plagiarism refers to the act of presenting someone else's ideas, words, research, or intellectual property as one's own, without proper attribution or citation. Plagiarism can take various forms, including but not limited to:

- Direct copying of text, data, or images from another source without proper citation.
- Paraphrasing or summarizing someone else's work without appropriate attribution.
- Self-plagiarism, which involves reusing one's own previously published work without proper disclosure.

**2. Plagiarism Detection:**

2.1. IJTM utilizes plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts for potential instances of plagiarism before and after the peer review process.

2.2. The editorial team and reviewers are trained to identify and report any suspicions of plagiarism during the review process.

**3. Handling Plagiarism:**

3.1. In cases where plagiarism is detected, the following procedures are implemented:

a. **Minor Plagiarism:** If the plagiarism is considered minor and unintentional, the author is contacted to provide proper citations and make necessary revisions. The manuscript is re-evaluated after revisions.

b. **Significant Plagiarism:** If the plagiarism is significant or deliberate, the manuscript may be rejected, and the author may be banned from submitting to IJTM in the future.

c. **Repeat Offenders:** Authors who have a history of plagiarism or multiple instances of significant plagiarism may face more severe consequences, including being permanently banned from submitting to the journal.

d. **Disclosure:** In cases of plagiarism, the plagiarism detection software results and details of the investigation may be shared with the author, reviewers, and relevant institutions, if necessary.

**4. Author Responsibility:**

4.1. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original and properly cited. This includes citing their own previous work when relevant.

4.2. Authors must inform the editorial team of any prior related publications or submissions, ensuring transparency and compliance with the journal's policies.

**5. Educational Approach:**

5.1. IJTM aims to take an educational approach to address plagiarism. Authors are encouraged to understand the importance of proper citation and originality.

**6. Appeals:**

6.1. Authors who believe that their work was wrongly accused of plagiarism have the right to appeal the decision. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the editorial office and will be reviewed by the journal's editorial board.

**7. Continuous Monitoring:**

IJTM continues to monitor for plagiarism even after publication, and corrective action may be taken if plagiarism is discovered post-publication.

IJTM is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing and academic integrity. The journal encourages originality, transparency, and responsible citation practices. Authors and reviewers are encouraged to report any suspected cases of plagiarism. The journal's editorial office can be reached at [Insert Contact Email] for any questions or clarifications related to this Plagiarism Policy.