Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy for FULafia International Journal of Business and Allied Studies (FIJBAS):

  1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own without proper attribution or citation. This includes but is not limited to copying text, data, images, or ideas from other sources without permission or acknowledgment.

  2. Prohibition of Plagiarism: FULafia International Journal of Business and Allied Studies (FIJBAS) strictly prohibits plagiarism in all forms. Authors submitting manuscripts to FIJBAS are required to ensure that their work is original and does not contain any plagiarized content.

  3. Responsibility of Authors: Authors are responsible for ensuring the integrity and originality of their research. When submitting a manuscript to FIJBAS, authors must affirm that their work is entirely their own and that any sources used have been properly cited and acknowledged.

  4. Detection of Plagiarism: FIJBAS utilizes plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts for potential instances of plagiarism. This software compares the submitted manuscript against a vast database of scholarly literature, websites, and other sources to identify similarities and matches.

  5. Types of Plagiarism: Plagiarism can take various forms, including:

    • Direct plagiarism: Word-for-word copying of another author's work without proper citation.
    • Paraphrasing plagiarism: Rewriting another author's work in one's own words without proper attribution.
    • Self-plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without acknowledgment.
    • Mosaic plagiarism: Combining phrases, sentences, or paragraphs from multiple sources without proper citation, creating a patchwork of plagiarized content.

  6. Consequences of Plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected in a manuscript submitted to FIJBAS, the following actions may be taken:

    • Rejection of the manuscript: Manuscripts containing plagiarized content will be rejected outright and will not be considered for publication in FIJBAS.
    • Notification of author's institution: In cases of severe plagiarism, FIJBAS may inform the author's affiliated institution or employer about the misconduct.
    • Blacklisting of authors: Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be prohibited from submitting future manuscripts to FIJBAS and may be blacklisted from other academic journals.

  7. Appeals Process: Authors have the right to appeal decisions regarding plagiarism allegations. Appeals will be considered by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's policies and procedures.

  8. Educational Outreach: FIJBAS is committed to educating authors about the importance of academic integrity and proper citation practices. Information about plagiarism prevention and citation guidelines will be provided to authors to help them avoid unintentional plagiarism.

  9. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: FIJBAS continuously monitors its plagiarism detection procedures and updates its policies and guidelines as needed to prevent and address plagiarism effectively.

  10. Collaboration with Institutions: FIJBAS may collaborate with academic institutions, publishers, and other stakeholders to address plagiarism and promote academic integrity within the scholarly community.