Screening for Plagiarism Policy
InterSpectrum Journal of Multidisciplinary Research upholds academic integrity and applies a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to plagiarism screening prior to entering the peer review process.
Screening Process
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Each manuscript is checked using reputable academic plagiarism detection software.
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The screening aims to identify text similarity, duplication, plagiarism, and self-plagiarism.
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Manuscripts with similarity levels exceeding acceptable limits may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright, depending on the severity of the issue.
Policy Statement
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Any form of plagiarism, including improper citation, unacknowledged use of ideas or data, and duplicate publication, is strictly prohibited.
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Editorial decisions regarding plagiarism screening results are final.
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Authors bear full responsibility for the originality and integrity of their submitted manuscripts.
This policy is implemented to maintain scholarly quality, ethical publishing standards, and trust within the academic community.