Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education (IJCSSE) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. To uphold these standards, we have established the following Plagiarism Policy, which applies to all submissions made to our journal..

Definition of Plagiarism:Plagiarism is defined as the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or intellectual property without appropriate attribution, thereby presenting them as one’s own original work. This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Verbatim Copying:Directly copying text from another source without quotation marks or proper citation.
    • Paraphrasing:Rewriting someone else's ideas or text without appropriate acknowledgment.
    • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing previously published work without proper citation..
    • Data Fabrication:Presenting false or manipulated data as genuine research findings.

Detection of Plagiarism:All manuscripts submitted to the IJCSSE will be screened for plagiarism using reputable plagiarism detection software. The screening process will occur prior to the peer review phase. Manuscripts identified as containing plagiarized content may be rejected or retracted.

    1. Author Responsibilities:Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their manuscripts and must:

      Properly cite all sources of information, ideas, and direct quotations. Ensure that all borrowed material is appropriately credited. Be aware that they must also cite their own previous works if reused in the manuscript. Sanctions for Plagiarism If plagiarism is identified at any stage of the publication process, the following actions may be taken:

    2. Rejection of Manuscript:Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected from the review process. Retraction of Published Articles: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article will be retracted. Author Ban: Authors found to have engaged in plagiarism may be prohibited from submitting future works to the IJCSSE. Institutional Notification: In severe cases, relevant authorities at the authors' affiliated institutions may be notified. Editorial Actions The editorial board of IJCSSE reserves the right to investigate any suspected cases of plagiarism thoroughly. Investigations may involve:

  • Reviewing the original sources and the submitted manuscript.
  • Consulting external experts if necessary.Consulting external experts if necessary.
  • Taking appropriate measures as described in the sanctions section.
  • Educational Commitment

The IJCSSE is committed to promoting academic integrity and provides resources to help authors understand and avoid plagiarism. Guidelines on ethical writing and citation practices are available on our website.

Conclusion:By adhering to this Plagiarism Policy, the International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education (IJCSSE) strives to maintain the integrity of scholarly research and uphold ethical standards in academic publishing. We encourage authors to familiarize themselves with this policy to foster a culture of transparency and honesty in their work.