Researchpubx Journals maintains a zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism, which constitutes the misappropriation of intellectual property.

Typology of Plagiarism

Verbatim Plagiarism: The direct copying of text, whether a sentence or a paragraph, without the use of quotation marks and an appropriate citation.

Substantial Paraphrasing

Rephrasing another author's ideas or text without significant alteration to the core structure and terminology, even if a citation is provided. Scholarly writing requires synthesis and original expression.

Self-Plagiarism (Text Recycling)

The reuse of significant portions of one's own previously published work without transparent acknowledgment. This misleads readers and publishers about the novelty of the work and can infringe upon copyright.

Data and Image Appropriation

Using figures, tables, datasets, or images from another source without explicit permission and clear attribution. For one's own previously published visual elements, permission must be sought from the copyright holder.

Redundant or Duplicate Publication

Publishing a paper that substantially overlaps with one already published elsewhere, without cross-referencing. This distorts the scientific record by presenting a single study as multiple, discrete contributions.

Consequences and Sanctions

All submissions are screened using text-similarity detection software. The editorial response is calibrated to the severity of the infraction:

Minor Similarity

  • Incidental overlap, such as common terminology or short, generic phrases may result in a request for revision and improved citation practices

Substantial Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts demonstrating significant, unattributed textual copying will be rejected immediately
  • The authors may be barred from submitting to the journal for a period of up to 36 months

Severe Misconduct

  • In cases of extensive, deliberate plagiarism, data theft, or copyright infringement, the journal will impose stringent sanctions
  • This includes a formal retraction of any published article, a permanent ban on all involved authors
  • Formal notification of the misconduct to the authors' institutional heads, funding agencies, and relevant professional bodies