Plagiarism Policy

 

The World Journal of Cyber Data Science Research (WJCDSR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form and ensures that all submitted and published work is original and properly attributed.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, data, or results from other sources without proper acknowledgment
  • Presenting someone else’s work as one’s own
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing previously published work without disclosure)
  • Improper paraphrasing or close imitation of existing content
  • Use of AI-generated or third-party content without proper attribution

2. Originality Requirement

Authors must ensure that:

  • Submitted manuscripts are original and unpublished
  • The work is not under consideration by any other journal
  • All sources are properly cited and referenced

Proper quotation, paraphrasing, and citation practices must be followed in accordance with academic standards.

3. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to WJCDSR are subject to plagiarism detection using reliable software tools. The editorial team evaluates similarity reports to identify potential overlaps and ensure originality.

Acceptable Similarity Levels

  • Minor similarity due to references, methodology, or commonly used phrases may be acceptable
  • High similarity or unattributed content is considered unacceptable and may lead to rejection

4. Actions in Case of Plagiarism

4.1 Before Publication

  • Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected immediately
  • Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit if minor issues are identified

4.2 After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication:

  • The article may be retracted or corrected
  • A formal notice may be issued
  • Authors’ institutions may be informed if necessary

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the originality of their work
  • Properly citing all sources, including text, images, tables, and data
  • Obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted material
  • Disclosing any overlap with previously published or submitted work

6. Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities

  • Reviewers and editors must remain vigilant in identifying potential plagiarism
  • Any suspected misconduct must be reported to the editorial team
  • All concerns will be handled confidentially and fairly

7. Ethical Compliance

WJCDSR follows internationally accepted publication ethics guidelines. Any violation of plagiarism standards is treated seriously and may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript
  • Retraction of published work
  • Temporary or permanent ban on future submissions

8. Use of AI Tools

Authors may use AI tools for assistance; however:

  • The content must be original and critically reviewed by the authors
  • AI tools must not be used to generate plagiarized or misleading content
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their work

9. Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to update or modify this plagiarism policy as required to align with evolving ethical standards and technological advancements.