Plagiarism Policy
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Plagiarism Policy
World Education Policy: An International Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and considered a serious violation of scholarly ethics.
1. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to presenting another person’s ideas, work, or data as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. This includes:
Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, tables, figures, or data without citation.
Mosaic Plagiarism: Using phrases or structures from another source without proper acknowledgment.
Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial parts of one’s previously published work without disclosure.
Data/Results Plagiarism: Using another researcher’s data, images, or results without permission.
Improper Paraphrasing: Rewriting material too closely to the original text without citation.
2. Plagiarism Detection
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo plagiarism screening using advanced similarity-checking tools. Reports are evaluated to differentiate between acceptable academic overlap and unethical copying.
3. Acceptable Similarity Index
The journal allows a 15–20% similarity level, excluding references and standard terminology.
Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be sent back for revision or rejected based on severity.
4. Consequences of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is detected at any stage:
- Before Acceptance: Manuscript will be rejected.
- After Acceptance but Before Publication: Manuscript will be withdrawn.
- After Publication: Article will be retracted with a formal notice.
Additional actions may include:
- Restriction on future submissions by the author(s).
- Notification to affiliated institutions or funding bodies.
5. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting to World Education Policy must ensure:
- The work is completely original and properly referenced.
- All sources, quotations, and adapted materials are cited.
- No duplicate or simultaneous submissions are made.
- Any related previous work is transparently disclosed.
6. Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors
Reviewers and editors must report any suspected plagiarism.
The Editorial Office will investigate all cases in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
7. Self-Plagiarism Policy
Authors must avoid submitting manuscripts that significantly overlap with their previously published work.
Any reused text (e.g., methods, background) must be properly cited.
8. Appeals and Clarifications
Authors may submit a written appeal if they wish to contest a plagiarism decision. The Editor-in-Chief and Ethics Committee will review and make a final decision.