Plagiarism Policy

Journal for Social Science Studies (JSSS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct in research and publication. Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines these principles and will not be tolerated. This policy outlines the definition of plagiarism, detection methods, and consequences for violating it.

1. Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person's work or ideas as one's own without proper attribution or permission. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Direct copying of text, data, or other creative work (e.g., tables, figures, graphs) without citation.
• Paraphrasing another person's work without proper citation.
• Submitting someone else's work as one's own.
• Self-plagiarism: reusing one's own previously published work without proper citation.
• Mosaic plagiarism: piecing together fragments of text from multiple sources without proper citation.

2. Detection Methods:

JSSS uses a combination of methods to detect plagiarism, including:

• Plagiarism detection software: All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software like Turnitin or iThenticate.
• Peer review: Reviewers will be instructed to check for plagiarism and report any suspected cases to the editor.
• Cross-referencing: Editors may cross-reference submitted manuscripts with published literature to identify potential plagiarism.

3. Consequences of Plagiarism:

Any manuscript found to contain plagiarism will be subject to the following consequences:

• For manuscripts detected before publication:
  • The manuscript will be immediately rejected.
  • The authors will be informed of the plagiarism and the specific sections in question.
  • Depending on the severity of the plagiarism, the authors may be banned from submitting to JSSS for a specific period.
• For manuscripts detected after publication:
  • A retraction notice will be published in the journal.
  • The authors' institutions and funding agencies may be informed.
  • The authors may be banned from submitting to JSSS for a specific period.

4. Author Responsibilities:

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and properly citing all sources used. This includes:

• Citing all sources used in the text, including direct quotes, paraphrases, and ideas.
• Obtaining permission to use copyrighted material before including it in the manuscript.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.