Plagiarism Policy for IJNSET

By submitting articles to the International Journal of New Scientific Exploration in Technology (IJNSET), the author attests to the following:

No part of the manuscript is plagiarized from other sources.

All content extracted from other sources is properly referenced.

Strong action will be taken against any cases of plagiarism.

All papers submitted to IJNSET undergo initial screening and are checked through Advanced Plagiarism Detection Software (CrossCheck by iThenticate).

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism occurs when someone presents the work of others—such as data, text, or theories—as their own, without proper acknowledgment. Plagiarism can occur in many forms, and the severity depends on various factors, such as:

• The extent of the copied material
• The originality of the copied material
• The position, context, or type of material
• The proper referencing and attribution of the material

Each case of plagiarism is assessed individually. Authors should ask themselves: Does this concern an honest mistake, or is it an intentional violation of academic norms? Please note that there are many grey areas between honest errors, questionable practices, and fraudulent behavior.

Factors to Consider When Reviewing Plagiarism

• Author Seniority: Junior authors may be asked to paraphrase the copied text if they are genuinely unaware that copying phrases is inappropriate. Senior authors are expected to have a clear understanding of proper academic practices and should know better than to engage in plagiarism.
• Cultural Background: Cultural differences may influence how plagiarism is viewed, and the amount of copying deemed acceptable may vary. However, authors are still expected to adhere to international academic standards.

Types of Plagiarism

The following are examples of plagiarism, designed to make authors aware of the various forms it can take:

• Verbatim Copying: Copying another’s work word-for-word and submitting it as one’s own.
• Verbatim Copying from a Single Source: Copying significant portions of text from one source without proper citation.
• Patchwork Plagiarism: Mixing verbatim text from multiple sources, often referred to as "patchwork copying." This could range from one or two paragraphs to significant portions of several paragraphs.
• Rephrasing Without Proper Attribution: Changing key words and phrases but retaining the original content or structure of the source, and presenting it as one's own.
• Paraphrasing and Structural Copying: Rewriting the text’s original wording and/or structure and submitting it as original work.
• Mixing Rephrased Material: Combining slightly rephrased material from multiple sources and presenting it as new or original content.
• Cited Work Without Clear Identification: Using cited work but failing to clearly indicate which portions are borrowed. This can also occur when copied material is combined with other text without proper citation.

Consequences of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a serious offense and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript. IJNSET reserves the right to take further disciplinary actions, which may include reporting the incident to the author’s institution or relevant academic body.