Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy for Research Bridge Publisher

Effective Date: 01/07/2023

  1. Introduction

At Research Bridge Publisher, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. Plagiarism, in any form, is a serious breach of these principles and undermines the credibility of scholarly research. As a reputable research bridge publisher, we take a strong stance against plagiarism and have implemented a comprehensive Plagiarism Policy to safeguard the integrity of the research we publish.

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without giving proper credit to the original source. This includes, but is not limited to, the following forms of plagiarism:

a. Copying verbatim text from a published or unpublished source without proper citation. b. Paraphrasing or rewording someone else's work without appropriate acknowledgment. c. Using images, figures, or tables without obtaining necessary permissions or attributing the original source. d. Self-plagiarism, which involves reusing substantial portions of one's own previously published work without proper citation or authorization.

  1. Plagiarism Detection and Review Process

To ensure the authenticity of the submitted manuscripts and identify potential instances of plagiarism, Research Bridge Publisher employs industry-standard plagiarism detection software during the editorial and peer-review process. Our editorial team, reviewers, and editors are trained to identify suspicious content and investigate any concerns related to plagiarism thoroughly.

  1. Actions Against Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected in any manuscript submitted to Research Bridge Publisher, the following actions will be taken:

a. Notification: The corresponding author will be informed of the plagiarism findings and provided with a detailed report outlining the identified instances of plagiarism.

b. Rejection or Withdrawal: The manuscript will be rejected or withdrawn from consideration if the plagiarism is deemed substantial and uncorrectable.

c. Blacklisting: Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be added to a blacklist, prohibiting them from submitting future manuscripts to Research Bridge Publisher.

d. Reporting: In cases of severe plagiarism, we may report the incident to relevant institutions, funding bodies, or other publishing platforms as necessary.

  1. Appeal and Corrections

We recognize that mistakes can happen unintentionally. If an author believes the plagiarism allegations are unjust or can provide evidence of inadvertent errors, they can appeal the decision. The appeals process will involve a reevaluation by a committee of experts, and the final decision will be communicated to the author.

  1. Editorial Responsibilities

Our editorial team is responsible for ensuring that all published content adheres to the highest ethical standards. They are committed to handling plagiarism cases with fairness, confidentiality, and integrity. In case of suspected plagiarism during the editorial process, they will follow appropriate guidelines and protocols to investigate and address the issue.

  1. Education and Awareness

To promote awareness of plagiarism and academic integrity among authors, reviewers, and editors, Research Bridge Publisher will provide educational materials, guidelines, and resources on proper citation practices and ethical writing.

  1. Conclusion

At Research Bridge Publisher, we firmly believe that maintaining academic integrity is crucial for the advancement of knowledge. Our Plagiarism Policy underscores our commitment to fostering a scholarly environment of trust, respect, and responsible publishing practices.

This policy is subject to regular review and may be updated to reflect emerging best practices or changes in the publishing landscape.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Plagiarism Policy, please contact our editorial team at admin@researchbridgepublisher.com.