Plagiarism and Retraction Policy for the International Journal of Advance Scientific Research

The International Journal of Advance Scientific Research is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and ensuring that all published research meets the highest ethical standards. This policy outlines our stance on plagiarism and the procedures for retraction of published articles.

1. Plagiarism Policy

• Definition: Plagiarism is defined as the use of someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper attribution, presenting them as one’s own. This includes text, data, figures, and any other material.

• Prevention Measures:

  • All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using specialized software. This process helps to identify any potential instances of plagiarism before the review process begins.
  • Authors are required to adhere to the journal's guidelines for proper citation and referencing of previously published works.

• Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism may be rejected and authors may be banned from future submissions.
  • If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article will be subject to retraction, and the authors will be notified.

2. Retraction Policy

• Definition of Retraction: Retraction refers to the formal withdrawal of a published article from the journal due to serious issues such as plagiarism, fraudulent data, or ethical violations.

• Reasons for Retraction: Articles may be retracted for the following reasons:

  • Proven plagiarism or copyright infringement
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Significant errors that invalidate the findings
  • Ethical violations, including issues related to human or animal research

• Retraction Process:

  • Upon discovering a potential issue, the editorial team will conduct an investigation, which may include consulting with the authors and reviewers.
  • If the evidence substantiates the need for retraction, the article will be formally retracted and a notice will be published explaining the reason for the retraction.
  • The retraction notice will be linked to the original article, ensuring that readers are informed of the retraction and the reasons behind it.

• Transparency:

  • Retractions will be clearly marked in the journal’s archives, ensuring transparency and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

3. Author Responsibilities

• Ethical Conduct: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is free from plagiarism and adheres to ethical standards throughout the research and publication process.
• Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that all sources are accurately cited.