Engineering Journal: IJOER Plagiarism Policy

The Engineering Journal IJOER takes plagiarism very seriously. They use special software to check if articles are copied from other sources. If an article is found to be plagiarized, it will not be published and the author may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future.

At Engineering Journal: IJOER, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. As an international journal focused on Engineering Research and Science, we provide a platform for researchers to share their original work. To protect the credibility of scholarly communication, we enforce a strict plagiarism policy. We require all submissions to be original and properly cited, ensuring that the exchange of ideas occurs within the bounds of ethical research practices. Any form of plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

As an open-access journal, we recognize the vital role of idea exchange in academic research. However, to maintain the integrity of research outcomes, we strictly adhere to a plagiarism policy. IJOER does not accept articles containing unoriginal content unless the proper references to the source material are provided.

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the unethical act of copying someone else's ideas, processes, results, or words without proper acknowledgment of the original author. Self-plagiarism occurs when an author reuses significant portions of their previously published work without citing the original publication. This can range from publishing the same article in multiple journals to reusing content from a prior work with only minimal changes.

Our Stand Against Plagiarism:

IJOER firmly opposes any unethical copying or plagiarism. Every article submitted to IJOER undergoes a plagiarism check using licensed plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin. Articles found to contain plagiarism at any stage of review are rejected immediately. If plagiarism is detected after publication, an investigation will be conducted, and necessary actions will be taken, including contacting the author's institution and possibly retracting the article.

Types of Plagiarism:

IJOER identifies the following types of plagiarism:

1. Full Plagiarism: Replicating entire sections of previously published content without any changes.
2. Partial Plagiarism: Combining content from multiple sources with only minor rewording.
3. Self-Plagiarism: Reusing portions of one's previously published work without proper citation.

Plagiarism Policy and Actions:

Engineering Journal IJOER is committed to protecting intellectual property and promoting original research. Authors are expected to maintain high ethical standards and avoid plagiarism in any form. If an article is suspected of plagiarism, the author will be asked to provide an explanation within two weeks. A Fact Investigation Committee (FIC) will review the case. If no response is received, the author’s institution may be notified for further action.

If plagiarism is confirmed, IJOER may take the following actions:

1. Contact the author’s institution to take appropriate action.
2. Remove the plagiarized article from the journal’s website and label it as a "Plagiarized Article."
3. Suspend the author from submitting to the journal for a period of 3, 5, or 10 years, or permanently ban them.
4. Publish the names of offending authors on the journal's website.
5. Take any additional actions recommended by the FIC or Editorial Board.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to us at info.ijoer@gmail.com or info@ijoer.com. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to the field of engineering and science.