Plagiarism Policy
Education Development (Eddev) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious violation of these standards and is unacceptable. This policy outlines the journal’s approach to preventing and addressing plagiarism.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves the use of another person's ideas, words, or work without appropriate acknowledgment. It includes, but is not limited to:
- Verbatim copying of another person's work without quotation marks or proper citation.
- Paraphrasing another person's work without proper attribution.
- Self-plagiarism, where an author reuses significant parts of their own previously published work without proper citation.
- Mosaic plagiarism, which involves combining words or ideas from different sources without proper attribution.
Prevention Measures
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Author Responsibilities: Authors are expected to ensure that all work submitted is original and properly cited. They must accurately attribute sources and provide appropriate references for all content used in their manuscripts.
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Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process, during which potential cases of plagiarism are identified through plagiarism detection software and manual checks by reviewers and editors.
Plagiarism Detection
- Software: Education Development (Eddev) utilizes plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts before they are sent for peer review. This helps to identify instances of text similarity with previously published work.
Handling of Plagiarism Cases
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Minor Plagiarism: In cases where minor plagiarism is detected (e.g., limited instances of text similarity with proper citation omission), authors may be asked to revise their manuscript and ensure proper attribution.
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Major Plagiarism: Manuscripts found to contain substantial plagiarism will be rejected outright. If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article may be retracted, and a notice of retraction will be published.
Consequences of Plagiarism
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Rejection: Manuscripts that are found to contain plagiarism, whether detected before or after publication, will be rejected.
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Retraction: If plagiarism is discovered in a published article, the journal will issue a retraction notice to correct the academic record.
Author Notification
Authors whose manuscripts are found to contain plagiarism will be notified promptly and provided with specific details of the concerns identified. They will be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations and make necessary revisions if minor plagiarism is detected.
Education Development (Eddev) is committed to promoting originality and ethical conduct in research. By adhering to this plagiarism policy, we uphold the integrity of scholarly publishing and ensure that all published work contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of education development.