Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Innovation (JSSHI) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ensuring that all published work adheres to ethical and legal guidelines. As such, the journal has a strict Plagiarism Policy to prevent and address any instances of plagiarism in submitted manuscripts.

1. Definition of Plagiarism:

   • Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, words, or findings without proper acknowledgment. This includes direct copying, paraphrasing without citation, and self-plagiarism (i.e., reusing one’s own previously published work without citation).

   • The following forms of plagiarism are considered unacceptable:

     • Copy-pasting from other works without proper citation.

     • Paraphrasing someone else's ideas or findings without crediting the original source.

     • Using unpublished data or manuscripts without permission or proper citation.

     • Submitting the same or similar content to multiple journals (duplicate submission).

     • Reusing previous work without appropriate disclosure or citation (self-plagiarism).

2. Pre-Submission Plagiarism Check:

   • All manuscripts submitted to JSSHI undergo an initial plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate). This is to ensure that the content is original and free from any form of plagiarism.

   • Manuscripts found to contain significant similarity to previously published works will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at the editorial team’s discretion.

3. Post-Submission Plagiarism Review:

   • If plagiarism is detected after submission, the editorial team will conduct a thorough investigation. This includes comparing the manuscript against relevant databases and publications to assess the extent of the plagiarism.

   • If plagiarism is confirmed after the manuscript has been accepted for publication, the paper may be retracted, and the authors may be banned from submitting to JSSHI in the future.

4. Handling Minor Plagiarism:

   • If minor instances of plagiarism are detected (such as improper citation or paraphrasing issues), the manuscript will be returned to the authors for corrections. Authors must correct these issues and resubmit the manuscript with appropriate citations and revisions.

   • After making necessary amendments, the manuscript will undergo a re-evaluation before the editorial team makes a final decision.

5. Consequences of Plagiarism:

   • If plagiarism is found to be intentional or significant, the manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the authors will be informed of the specific issues that led to this decision.

   • The authors may be blacklisted from submitting to JSSHI in the future.

   • In cases of severe academic dishonesty, the authors’ institutions and any relevant academic bodies may be notified.

6. Responsibility of Authors:

   • Authors submitting to JSSHI are responsible for ensuring that their work is free from plagiarism. They must properly cite all sources used, whether direct quotations, paraphrases, or ideas.

   • Any conflicts of interest related to the use of others’ work must be disclosed in the manuscript’s acknowledgments or methodology sections.

7. Ethical Standards:

   • JSSHI adheres to the highest standards of ethical publishing, which includes maintaining transparency regarding authorship, citations, and the use of other authors' work.

   • The journal supports the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines on plagiarism and other ethical issues.

8. Author Guidance:

   • Authors are encouraged to refer to citation style guides relevant to their discipline (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) and ensure that all sources are properly attributed.

   • For assistance with plagiarism prevention, authors may consult the journal’s editorial team for further guidance on proper citation practices.