The Journal of Smart Computing and Data Intelligence (JSCDI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, ethical research practices, and responsible scholarly publishing. Plagiarism is considered a serious violation of publication ethics and will not be accepted in any form. 

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the unethical practice of using another author’s ideas, concepts, methods, processes, results, data, figures, tables, or written content without appropriate acknowledgment of the original source.

Plagiarism includes the use of published or unpublished materials without proper citation, permission, or recognition of the original author.

Plagiarism may also occur when authors reuse significant portions of their previously published work without proper referencing, disclosure, or justification. This practice is commonly known as self-plagiarism.

Examples of plagiarism include:

• Copying text, data, figures, tables, or ideas from another source without proper citation
• Presenting another researcher’s work, concepts, or findings as original work
• Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals
• Republishing identical or substantially similar research findings without disclosure
• Reusing previously published content without appropriate acknowledgment 

Acceptable Similarity Limit

All manuscripts submitted to JSCDI are subjected to plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent similarity-checking tools.

The maximum acceptable similarity index is 15%, excluding:

• References and bibliography
• Properly quoted content
• Common technical terminology and standard academic phrases

Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity limit may be returned to authors for revision, clarification, or rejected depending on the extent and nature of the similarity. 

Types of Plagiarism

JSCDI recognizes the following major forms of plagiarism:

Full Plagiarism

Full plagiarism occurs when a manuscript is copied entirely or substantially from an existing published or unpublished work without proper modification, acknowledgment, or citation.

This includes presenting another researcher’s intellectual contribution, research findings, data, or analysis as the author’s own work. 

Partial Plagiarism

Partial plagiarism occurs when significant portions of text, ideas, methodologies, images, tables, or data are taken from one or multiple sources without appropriate acknowledgment.

Even if copied content is modified through minor paraphrasing or restructuring, failure to properly cite the original source is considered plagiarism. 

Self-Plagiarism

Self-plagiarism occurs when authors reuse substantial parts of their previously published work without proper citation, disclosure, or permission where required.

Publishing the same or highly similar research findings in multiple journals without transparency is considered unethical publishing practice. 

Plagiarism Screening Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial plagiarism screening process before being sent for peer review.

The editorial team carefully evaluates similarity reports to ensure compliance with the journal’s originality and ethical publishing standards.

The screening process includes:

• Manuscripts with similarity below the acceptable threshold may proceed for peer review.
• Manuscripts containing copied content, excessive similarity, or unattributed material may be rejected or returned for revision and clarification.
• The editorial board reserves the right to conduct plagiarism checks at any stage of the publication process, including after publication if ethical concerns arise. 

Action Against Plagiarism

If plagiarism is identified at any stage of the editorial or publication process, JSCDI will take appropriate action depending on the severity and nature of the misconduct.

Before Publication

If plagiarism is detected during submission, editorial evaluation, or peer review:

• The manuscript may be rejected immediately.
• Authors may be requested to provide explanations or necessary corrections.
• Minor and unintentional similarity may be returned to authors for revision. 

After Publication

If plagiarism or unethical duplication is discovered after publication:

• The journal will conduct a detailed investigation.
• The published article may be corrected, withdrawn, or retracted from the journal archive.
• A formal correction or retraction notice may be issued.
• The author’s affiliated institution, funding organization, or academic body may be informed when necessary. 

Disciplinary Measures

In cases of confirmed plagiarism or serious ethical violations, JSCDI may implement one or more of the following actions:

• Immediate rejection of the submitted manuscript
• Retraction of the published article from journal records and archives
• Temporary or permanent restriction on future submissions from the concerned author(s)
• Notification to the author’s institution, university, employer, or funding agency
• Publication of an official statement regarding ethical misconduct when required

The severity of action will depend on the extent, intention, and impact of the plagiarism or ethical violation. 

Author Responsibility

All authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original, properly cited, ethically prepared, and free from plagiarism before submission to JSCDI.

Authors must:

• Properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in their research
• Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials wherever required
• Disclose any previously published or overlapping research content
• Follow ethical research and responsible publishing practices

Commitment to Academic Integrity

The Journal of Smart Computing and Data Intelligence (JSCDI) strongly supports ethical research practices and encourages authors, reviewers, and editors to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty, originality, transparency, and professional integrity.