Plagiarism Policy

The Research Journal of Human and Social Aspects (RJHSA) maintains a strict policy against plagiarism to ensure the originality and integrity of published research. This policy outlines the types of plagiarism considered unacceptable, proper citation practices, and the consequences of plagiarism.

1. Definitions of Plagiarism

RJHSA considers the following to be plagiarism:

  • Verbatim copying: Copying another author's work, ideas, or data without proper attribution.
  • Paraphrasing: Rephrasing another author's work without proper citation, even if the wording is changed.
  • Self-plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of your own previously published work without proper citation.
  • Mosaic plagiarism: Combining unattributed phrases or sentences from various sources to create a new "text."
  • Citation omission: Failing to cite a source from which information or ideas were derived.

2. Proper Citation Practices

Authors submitting manuscripts to RJHSA are expected to adhere to a recognized academic style guide, such as APA or Chicago. This ensures consistent and accurate citation practices, allowing readers to easily identify the source of information and ideas presented in the manuscript.

3. Consequences of Plagiarism

Manuscripts suspected of plagiarism will undergo a thorough review process. This may involve using plagiarism detection software and consulting with experts in the relevant field. If plagiarism is confirmed, the following actions may be taken:

  • Rejection of the manuscript: The manuscript will be rejected for publication in RJHSA.
  • Retraction of published articles: In cases of plagiarism discovered after publication, the article may be retracted.
  • Notification of relevant institutions: The author's institution may be notified of the plagiarism.
  • Blacklisting from future submissions: The author(s) may be blacklisted from submitting future manuscripts to RJHSA.

4. Authorship and Originality

Authors submitting manuscripts to RJHSA are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. All authors listed on the manuscript must have made significant contributions to the research and writing. All sources used in the research must be properly cited.

5. Transparency and Openness

RJHSA is committed to transparency and openness regarding plagiarism. Authors are encouraged to contact the journal with any questions regarding citation practices or ethical research conduct.

Additional Considerations

  • Permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any copyrighted material in their manuscript.
  • Data Sharing: Authors are encouraged to share data underlying their research, following ethical and legal guidelines.