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Plagiarism

Plagiarism and Publication Ethics Policy

At Panoply Journal, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. Our policies align with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure integrity, fairness, and transparency.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable, including:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, data, or ideas verbatim without citation.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s previous work without proper acknowledgment.
  • Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewording others' work without credit.

Screening: All submissions undergo plagiarism detection. Manuscripts with plagiarism exceeding 10% will be rejected or returned for revision.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

  1. Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  2. Retraction of published work if misconduct is detected post-publication.
  3. Notification to authors’ institutions or funding bodies.
  4. A ban on future submissions.

Publication Ethics

1. Duties of Authors

  • Originality: Submissions must be original, free of plagiarism, and unpublished elsewhere.
  • Authorship: All listed authors must have contributed significantly to the work.
  • Acknowledgment: Properly cite all sources and funding contributions.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any financial or personal conflicts that may influence results.
  • Corrections: Authors must promptly notify the journal of errors or inaccuracies.

2. Duties of Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts as confidential.
  • Objectivity: Provide fair, constructive, and unbiased feedback.
  • Originality Check: Report any detected plagiarism or ethical concerns.
  • Timeliness: Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Decline reviews when conflicts exist.

3. Duties of Editors

  • Fair Play: Evaluate manuscripts based on merit, without bias.
  • Peer Review Integrity: Ensure a double-anonymous peer-review process is followed.
  • Plagiarism Detection: Oversee thorough plagiarism screening.
  • Ethical Oversight: Address allegations of misconduct transparently and promptly.
  • Corrections and Retractions: Issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

Publication Malpractice and Misconduct

Any unethical behavior, including data falsification, duplication, or plagiarism, will result in:

  • Investigation following COPE guidelines.
  • Communication with the involved parties, institutions, or ethical boards.
  • Corrective action, including manuscript rejection or retraction.

Ethical Research Standards

  • Human and Animal Studies: Submissions involving human or animal research must include proof of ethical approval and participant consent.
  • Informed Consent: Personal data must be anonymized, and participant consent must be obtained for identifiable data publication.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors, reviewers, or readers with ethical concerns can contact the Editor-in-Chief at: [email protected]. All complaints will be handled fairly, confidentially, and in line with COPE procedures.