Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Economic and Political Sciences is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. This Plagiarism Policy reflects our firm stance against plagiarism and outlines the consequences of unethical academic behavior, aligning with international standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Definition and Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or data without appropriate acknowledgment, presenting them as one’s own. Forms include:

Direct Plagiarism Copying text verbatim from another source without quotation marks or citation.
Paraphrasing Plagiarism Rewording another's ideas or findings without proper acknowledgment.
Self-Plagiarism Republishing one’s own previously submitted/published material without disclosure.
Fabrication/Falsification Inventing or altering research data, sources, or results dishonestly.

Policy Guidelines & Prevention

1. Originality & Detection
  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • A signed declaration of originality is required.
  • The journal uses iThenticate to evaluate all manuscripts for overlaps.
2. Proper Citation (APA 7)

Authors must accurately reference all sources and direct quotations, adhering strictly to the APA 7th Edition style as specified by the journal’s guidelines. Improper citation is a form of plagiarism.

Responses and Consequences

Response to Plagiarism
  • Minor overlap: Revision and correction required.
  • Moderate: Rejection with a formal warning.
  • Severe/Repeated: Outright rejection and potential ban on future submissions.
Consequences of Severe Misconduct
  • Retraction of the published article.
  • Notification of the author’s institution.
  • Permanent ban on future submissions.
  • Public notice of retraction on the journal website.
Appeal Process:

Authors who believe an accusation is unwarranted may file an appeal to the Editor-in-Chief with supporting evidence for impartial review.

 
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  • Publisher: Alasmarya Islamic University
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