Plagiarism Policy

Manuscript Originality Check: Crossref's Similarity Service

ISRN is committed to publishing only original research. To uphold this standard, every submitted article is screened using Crossref’s Similarity Check service (powered by iThenticate).

  • How it Works: This service compares the manuscript against a massive repository of published academic literature—including open-access, restricted, and paid journal articles—along with countless online documents and other sources.

  • Editor Evaluation: The process generates a detailed similarity report that highlights any overlap with existing text. Our editor(s) then use this report to carefully evaluate the manuscript's originality.

  • Goal: The primary goal is to effectively detect and prevent the publication of any plagiarized content, ensuring the integrity and ethical quality of the research we publish.

For more detailed information on this process, you can refer to the Crossref's Similarity Check & Researchers page.

Plagiarism

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the unethical use of another individual's ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text without citation.
  • Paraphrasing someone else’s work without proper attribution.
  • Presenting another person’s data, results, or concepts as one’s own.
  1. Unacceptable Forms of Plagiarism

The following practices are strictly prohibited:

  • Verbatim Copying: Reproducing text word-for-word without quotation marks or proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing Without Attribution: Restating ideas or findings from another source without proper acknowledgment.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Republishing an author’s own previously published work without disclosure or citation.
  • Unauthorized Collaboration: Submitting work co-created with others without due acknowledgment.
  • Data Fabrication: Inventing or falsifying research data, results, or methods.
  1. Originality and Attribution

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their submissions to ISRN. Proper citations and attributions must be provided for all sources, and any overlap with previously published work should be transparently disclosed.

  1. Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted to ISRN are subject to plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection software. The editorial team reserves the right to review the originality report and take appropriate action based on its findings.

  1. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the review or publication process, the journal reserves the right to take the following actions:

  • Immediate Rejection: Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected outright.
  • Author Notification: Authors will be informed of the plagiarism and may be asked for clarification or explanation.
  • Retraction of Published Articles: If plagiarism is discovered post-publication, the article will be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.
  • Blacklisting: Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be banned from submitting future manuscripts to ISRN.
  1. Reporting Plagiarism

ISRN encourages stakeholders, including readers and reviewers, to report any suspected cases of plagiarism to the editorial office. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality and thoroughly investigated.

  1. Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal decisions related to plagiarism. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the editorial office along with any supporting evidence for review.

  1. Policy Review and Revision

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with evolving academic standards and ethical publishing practices. Updates to the policy will be communicated through the journal’s official channels.