Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

Al-Bahth (the Research) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines the credibility of research and scholarship. This policy outlines the types of plagiarism considered unacceptable and the consequences for authors who engage in such practices.

Definitions

  • Plagiarism: The act of using another person's ideas, words, or data without proper attribution. This includes:
    • Direct plagiarism: Copying text verbatim from another source without quotation marks or in-text citation.
    • Paraphrasing plagiarism: Rephrasing another source's ideas without proper attribution.
    • Mosaic plagiarism: Borrowing phrases or sentences from multiple sources without proper citation.
    • Self-plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of your own previously published work without proper citation.
    • Data falsification: Fabricating or manipulating data to support a hypothesis.
    • Ghost authorship: Failing to credit someone who substantially contributed to the writing of a research paper.

Expectations for Authors

All authors submitting work to Al-Bahth are expected to:

  • Conduct original research and properly cite all sources used.
  • Use quotation marks for any direct quotes from other sources.
  • Paraphrase information from other sources while providing proper in-text citations and a reference list.
  • Obtain permission from the copyright holder before using copyrighted material.
  • Ensure data accuracy and transparency.
  • Acknowledge all contributors to the research.

Detection and Consequences of Plagiarism

Al-Bahth utilizes plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts with suspected plagiarism will undergo further investigation by the editorial team.

The consequences of plagiarism will vary depending on the severity of the offense. Potential sanctions include:

  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Retraction of a published paper.
  • Notification of the author's institution.
  • Informing the relevant funding agencies.
  • Blacklisting the author from future submissions.

Appeals

Authors who believe their work has been incorrectly identified as plagiarism can appeal the decision. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief and explain the reasons for the appeal.

Conclusion

Al-Bahth encourages all authors to practice ethical research and scholarly writing. By adhering to this plagiarism policy, we can ensure the integrity and credibility of published research.