Plagiarism Policy

At the International Journal of Future Engineering Innovations, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, which occurs when individuals intentionally or knowingly copy the work of others without proper citation, is a serious offense that undermines the credibility of research and scholarly communication.

Plagiarism Before Publishing

The journal rigorously assesses any case of plagiarism at all stages of the article process—before acceptance, during editing, or at the page proof stage. If plagiarism is detected by an editorial board member, reviewer, or editor, we will promptly inform the author(s) and request revisions to either rewrite the content or provide appropriate citations. Articles with more than 25% plagiarism may be rejected, and the authors will be notified accordingly.

Plagiarism Check Procedures

All submitted manuscripts are subjected to a plagiarism check upon submission and before the review process begins.

Handling Plagiarism

Manuscripts are handled based on the extent of detected plagiarism:

1. <5% Plagiarism: The manuscript will receive an ID and will be sent back to the author for content revision.
2. 5-15% Plagiarism: The manuscript will not receive an ID and will be returned to the author for revision.
3. >20% Plagiarism: The manuscript will be rejected without review, and authors are encouraged to revise and resubmit it as a new submission.

Why Manuscripts with >30% Plagiarism Are Rejected

If a manuscript exhibits over 30% plagiarism, it is indicative that the authors are unlikely to adequately revise and resubmit the work. However, authors are welcome to make the necessary revisions and submit the manuscript as a new entry.

Post-Publication Plagiarism Detection

Should plagiarism be detected after publication, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation. If found guilty, the editorial office will contact the author’s institution and funding agencies. The manuscript will be marked on each page of the PDF, and depending on the severity of the plagiarism, it may be formally retracted.

Originality and Author's Responsibility

By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that it is original work, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism (reusing significant portions of one's own previous work without citation), is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts submitted to the journal may be checked for originality using anti-plagiarism software.

Plagiarism can take many forms, including but not limited to:

1. Directly copying content from other sources without citation.
2. Intentionally using segments of another author’s work, including figures, tables, and equations, without acknowledgment.
3. Using exact text from the internet without proper citation.
4. Downloading figures, photographs, or diagrams without recognizing the original source.

Acknowledging Sources

Self-plagiarism is a specific concern where authors reuse their own previously published work without proper citation. Such reuse does not require quotation marks but must include a citation to the original source.

Accidental or Unintentional Plagiarism

Authors must recognize that unintentional plagiarism can occur. It is the responsibility of the author(s) to understand the differences between quoting and paraphrasing and to cite material correctly.

By adhering to this Plagiarism Policy, authors contribute to the preservation of academic integrity and uphold the standards of scholarly communication within the International Journal of Future Engineering Innovations.