Plagiarism, Duplicate, and Redundant Publication Policy

The IIP : International Multidisciplinary Research Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Our policy on plagiarism, duplicate, and redundant publications is designed to protect the credibility of published research and foster a trustworthy scholarly environment.

Plagiarism Policy

1. Definition

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work, ideas, text, images, or data without proper attribution, presenting them as one’s own. This includes:

  • Copying text or ideas from other sources without proper citation.
  • Using images, graphs, or data from previous studies without permission.
  • Paraphrasing content without acknowledging the original source.

2. Prevention and Detection

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using advanced plagiarism detection tools.
  • This ensures that only original and properly cited research is published in our journal.

3. Author Responsibility

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism.
  • All sources must be properly cited, and any direct quotations or paraphrased material should be clearly acknowledged.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism will be rejected or withdrawn from the review process.
  • If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article may be retracted, and corrective measures will be taken.

Duplicate Publication Policy

1. Definition

Duplicate publication occurs when the same research findings are submitted or published in more than one journal or venue without proper acknowledgment.
This includes:

  • Self-plagiarism, where authors reuse their own previously published work without citation.
  • Re-submission of previously published research without disclosing prior publication.

2. Submission Guidelines

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscript is not under review or published elsewhere.
  • Any prior publications or submissions of the same research must be fully disclosed.

3. Disclosure Requirements

  • If parts of the manuscript have been previously published or presented, full details and citations must be provided.
  • Transparency in publication history helps avoid ethical violations.

4. Consequences of Duplicate Publication

  • Manuscripts identified as duplicate publications will be immediately rejected.
  • If discovered after publication, the article may be retracted, and a formal notice will be issued.

Redundant Publication Policy

1. Definition

Redundant publication, also known as “salami slicing”, refers to publishing multiple articles that present the same research findings or data with only minor modifications.

2. Submission Guidelines

  • Authors should avoid fragmenting a single study into multiple papers without substantial differences.
  • Each submission must present unique and significant contributions to the field.

3. Evaluation Process

  • Our editorial and peer review teams assess all submissions to ensure originality.
  • Manuscripts that contain excessively similar content will be rejected.

4. Consequences of Redundant Publication

  • Redundant manuscripts will be rejected upon detection.
  • If discovered post-publication, articles may be retracted or corrected to maintain academic integrity.

Commitment to Academic Integrity

By enforcing these policies, the IIP : International Multidisciplinary Research Journal ensures that all published research meets ethical and scholarly standards. Authors are expected to adhere to these guidelines, contributing to a credible and trustworthy academic community.