Plagiarism

The International Journal of Mathematics, Statistics & Data Analytics is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must adhere to the following plagiarism policy:

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the practice of using someone else’s work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, figures, or data from another source without citation.
  • Paraphrasing another person’s work without giving proper credit.
  • Self-plagiarism, where authors reuse their previously published work without disclosure.

2. Plagiarism Detection

All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism beyond the acceptable threshold will be immediately rejected or sent back for revision.

3. Acceptable Similarity Index

The journal follows strict guidelines regarding similarity indices. A similarity index exceeding 20% (excluding references, quotations, and methodology) is considered unacceptable. Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cited.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage (before or after publication), the following actions may be taken:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • Request for revision with proper citations.
  • Retraction of the published paper (if plagiarism is discovered post-publication).
  • Authors may be blacklisted from submitting future manuscripts.
  • Institutions and funding bodies may be informed in cases of severe plagiarism.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that their work is original and appropriately referenced. Proper attribution must be given for all sources, including data, images, and ideas. If using previously published content, authors must obtain necessary permissions and cite accordingly.

6. Editorial and Review Process

The editorial board is responsible for enforcing the plagiarism policy. Reviewers are encouraged to report any suspected plagiarism during the peer review process. All cases will be handled confidentially and in accordance with ethical publishing guidelines.

7. Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding plagiarism policies, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office or refer to the journal’s official website.