Plagiarism Policy

Overview: Plagiarism is a serious violation of academic integrity that undermines the credibility and originality of scholarly work. The International Journal of Business Studies and Global Development (IJBSGD) maintains a stringent Plagiarism Policy to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and ensure the authenticity of the research published in the journal.

Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism involves presenting someone else’s ideas, words, or work as one’s own without proper attribution or permission. This includes, but is not limited to, copying and pasting from sources without citation, paraphrasing without proper acknowledgment, and submitting someone else’s work as one’s own.

IJBSGD’s Plagiarism Policy:

Originality of Content:

  • Manuscripts submitted to IJBSGD must be the original work of the author(s).
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not contain any plagiarized content.

Proper Citation:

  • All sources, including text, data, and images, must be appropriately cited following the specified citation style (e.g., APA, MLA).

Peer Review Detection:

  • Submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough peer review process, during which plagiarism detection tools may be used to identify any potential instances of plagiarism.

Author Responsibility:

  • Authors are solely responsible for the content of their submissions.
  • Authors must provide proper citations for all borrowed material and seek permission for the use of copyrighted material.

Editorial Action:

  • In cases of suspected plagiarism, the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board will conduct a thorough investigation.
  • If plagiarism is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, including rejection of the manuscript, notifying the author’s institution, and reporting the incident to relevant authorities.

Appeals Process:

  • Authors may appeal editorial decisions related to plagiarism by providing evidence to refute the allegations.
  • The Editorial Board will review appeals and make decisions based on the presented evidence.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • Manuscripts containing plagiarized content will be rejected.
  • Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be barred from submitting to IJBSGD in the future.
  • Institutions affiliated with authors involved in plagiarism may be notified.

Prevention and Awareness: IJBSGD encourages authors to familiarize themselves with proper citation practices and ethical writing. Educational resources on avoiding plagiarism are available to support authors in upholding the highest standards of academic integrity.

Contact: For questions or clarifications regarding our Plagiarism Policy, please contact the Editorial Office.

Thank you for your commitment to maintaining academic integrity and contributing to the ethical advancement of knowledge.