Similarity & Plagiarism Policy

Similarity and Plagiarism Policy

The journal screens submissions for textual similarity and may repeat screening during review or production. Similarity scores are interpreted by trained editors and are not used as an automatic decision rule.

Plagiarism includes presenting another person’s text, ideas, data, images, code or other work without appropriate attribution. Self-plagiarism, redundant publication, undisclosed text recycling, citation manipulation, fabricated references and inappropriate paraphrasing are also unacceptable.

Where a concern is identified before publication, the journal may request an explanation or revision, reject the manuscript, or refer the matter to the relevant institution. After publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern or retraction after a fair investigation. Allegations are handled consistently with recognised publication-ethics guidance.

Related policies: All Policies · Author Guidelines & Submission · Open Access · APC & Waivers

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