Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes:
- Direct Plagiarism: Copying text word-for-word without quotation marks or citation
- Mosaic Plagiarism: Mixing copied phrases with original text
- Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of your own previously published work
- Idea Plagiarism: Presenting others' ideas as original
- Source Plagiarism: Citing sources that were not actually used
Plagiarism Screening Process
All submitted manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection software:
- Initial screening upon submission
- Final screening before publication
- Random post-publication checks
Acceptable Similarity Limits
| Metric | Acceptable Limit |
|---|---|
| Overall similarity (excluding references) | < 15% |
| Single source similarity | < 5% |
| Direct copy without citation | 0% (Zero tolerance) |
| Self-plagiarism (same author) | < 30% with citation |
Actions Based on Similarity Levels
Minor Plagiarism (15-25% similarity)
- Return manuscript to authors
- Request proper citations and revision
- One week to resubmit
- Final check before peer review
Major Plagiarism (25-40% similarity)
- Immediate rejection
- Notification to authors
- Report to author's institution (if severe)
- Ban on submissions for 6 months
Extreme Plagiarism (>40% similarity)
- Immediate rejection
- Blacklisting of authors
- Report to institution and funding bodies
- Permanent ban on future submissions
Self-Plagiarism
Authors must not reuse significant portions of their previously published work without:
- Proper citation of original work
- Clear indication of reused content
- Justification for reuse
- Permission from previous publisher (if applicable)
Published Articles - Post-Publication Plagiarism
If plagiarism is discovered after publication:
- Minor issues: Correction notice published
- Major issues: Full retraction of article
- Notice of retraction: Published and linked to original article
- Notification: To indexing services and author's institution
Reporting Plagiarism
Readers, reviewers, or editors who suspect plagiarism should:
- Contact the editor immediately
- Provide evidence and source information
- Maintain confidentiality
Report Plagiarism To:
editor@ijaida.com
Preventing Plagiarism - Best Practices for Authors
- Always cite sources properly (APA 7th edition)
- Use quotation marks for direct quotes
- Paraphrase properly and cite original source
- Run your manuscript through plagiarism software before submission
- Keep track of all sources used
- Clearly indicate own previously published content
Our Commitment:
IJAIDA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and takes a zero-tolerance approach to plagiarism in all its forms.