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Plagiarism Policy

AI & Cyber Forum: An International Journal (ISSN XXXX-XXXX) is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious breach of research ethics and is strictly prohibited by the journal.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when an author presents another individual’s ideas, code, data, or text as their own without appropriate acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, figures, algorithms, tables, or datasets verbatim without citation.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing ideas, phrases, or structures from another source without proper acknowledgment.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Republishing one’s previously published work or significant portions of it without disclosure or citation.
  • Data/Results Plagiarism: Using others’ datasets, experimental results, or system outputs without permission or proper credit.
  • Improper Paraphrasing: Closely rephrasing or summarizing another’s work without due referencing.
  • Code Plagiarism: Copying or slightly modifying source code, scripts, or algorithms without citing the original creator.

2. Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted to AI & Cyber Forum undergo thorough plagiarism checks using advanced similarity detection tools such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent software.

The editorial team carefully analyzes the similarity report, differentiating between acceptable overlaps (technical terms, mathematical formulas, reference sections) and unethical duplication.

3. Acceptable Similarity Index

The journal allows a maximum similarity score of 15–20%, excluding references, code syntax, and standard terminologies.

Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned for revision or rejected depending on the extent of overlap and intent.

Authors are encouraged to check their manuscripts for similarity before submission.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process, the journal will take immediate action:

  • Before Acceptance: The manuscript will be rejected without review.
  • After Acceptance (Pre-Publication): The article will be withdrawn from production.
  • After Publication: The article will be formally retracted, and a retraction notice will be published online.

Additional measures may include:

  • Blacklisting the authors from future submissions.
  • Reporting the incident to the author’s institution, funding agency, or research body.

5. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to AI & Cyber Forum are expected to:

Submit original and unpublished work.

Provide proper citations for all data, code, figures, and concepts derived from other sources.

Avoid duplicate or simultaneous submissions to multiple journals.

Disclose any overlap with previously published or submitted work.

6. Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers are requested to report any suspected plagiarism to the Editorial Office immediately.

Editors will independently verify all claims of plagiarism and take decisions in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

7. Policy on Self-Plagiarism

Authors should ensure that submissions do not significantly overlap with their previously published work.

Reuse of text (e.g., literature review, methods, or standard background information) must be properly cited.

Republishing identical or near-identical material in multiple venues is strictly prohibited.

8. Appeals and Clarifications

Authors who wish to appeal a plagiarism-related decision may submit a written appeal to the Editorial Office.

The case will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and the Ethics Committee, and their decision will be final.