Ethical Considerations and Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Scientific Interdisciplinary Research (IJSIR) is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in academic publishing. All stakeholders involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers—are expected to uphold principles of transparency, accountability, academic honesty, and professional conduct throughout the research and publishing lifecycle.

Ethical Considerations

The International Journal of Scientific Interdisciplinary Research (IJSIR) follows the ethical guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to globally recognized best practices for scholarly publishing. The journal enforces strict ethical protocols to ensure that:

✔ Research integrity is preserved – Submissions must present original, accurate, and verifiable research. Data manipulation, fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
✔ Proper authorship is ensured – All listed authors must have made meaningful and direct intellectual contributions to the work. Practices such as ghostwriting or honorary authorship are unacceptable.
✔ Conflicts of interest are disclosed – Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the objectivity of the research or peer-review process.
✔ Ethical research approvals are obtained – Any study involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards approved by institutional or national committees. Documentation of informed consent and ethical clearance must be provided when applicable.
✔ Peer review is impartial and confidential – The journal employs a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that manuscripts are reviewed solely on scholarly merit without bias.
✔ Confidentiality is upheld – Manuscripts, reviewer comments, and editorial decisions are treated as confidential and are not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Scientific Interdisciplinary Research (IJSIR) enforces a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism. All manuscripts are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software to verify the originality and authenticity of submitted work. Plagiarism, in any form, undermines academic integrity and is strictly prohibited.

Forms of Unacceptable Plagiarism Include:

  • Direct Plagiarism – Copying another’s work word-for-word without citation or quotation.
  • Self-Plagiarism – Republishing one’s own previous work without significant modification or proper reference.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism – Mixing content from multiple sources without appropriate attribution, even if reworded.
  • Improper Paraphrasing – Minor rewording of original content without acknowledging the source.
  • Fabrication or Falsification – Presenting fabricated data or manipulated results as genuine research findings.

Plagiarism Detection and Consequences

✔ Screening Process: All submissions to the International Journal of Scientific Interdisciplinary Research (IJSIR) are routinely checked using plagiarism detection tools before entering the peer-review stage.
✔ Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • Before Publication: The manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the authors may be prohibited from submitting future manuscripts.
  • After Publication: The article will be retracted, and a public retraction notice will be issued.
  • In Severe Cases: The journal may notify the authors' affiliated institutions, funding agencies, or relevant regulatory bodies regarding the ethical breach.

✔ Appeals and Corrections: Authors may appeal plagiarism findings by submitting relevant evidence. Minor instances of unintentional overlap may be resolved through citation corrections or content revisions prior to final publication.

How to Avoid Plagiarism

To assist authors in maintaining originality and academic ethics, the International Journal of Scientific Interdisciplinary Research (IJSIR) encourages the following best practices:

✔ Proper citation of all sources using appropriate referencing styles (APA, MLA, IEEE, etc.).
✔ Use of quotation marks for directly quoted material with correct attribution.
✔ Effective paraphrasing that fully transforms original wording and structure, supported by citation.
✔ Pre-submission checks using plagiarism detection tools to identify and address unintentional similarities.
✔ Understanding copyright and fair use for reuse of third-party content such as tables, charts, or figures.

Reporting Plagiarism and Ethical Violations

The International Journal of Scientific Interdisciplinary Research (IJSIR) encourages authors, reviewers, and readers to report any suspicion of plagiarism or ethical violations. The editorial team will conduct a transparent and thorough investigation while maintaining confidentiality and due process.

For ethical concerns, plagiarism reports, or appeals, please contact:
Email: editor@ijsir.org