Plagiarism Policy

Journal of Integrative Business Analytics (JIBA) takes a strong stance against plagiarism and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in its published content. Plagiarism, which involves the misappropriation of others' ideas, words, or research without proper attribution, is a serious violation of ethical principles in scholarly publishing.

 

JIBA's plagiarism policy includes the following key elements:

  1. Zero tolerance: JIBA has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are expected to be original works, free from any form of plagiarism, including verbatim copying, paraphrasing without attribution, and self-plagiarism (reusing one's own previously published work without proper disclosure).
  2. Author responsibilities: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original and that any sources used are properly cited and acknowledged. They must also obtain permission to use any copyrighted material, such as figures or tables, from the rights holder.
  3. Plagiarism detection: JIBA employs plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin, to screen all submitted manuscripts for potential plagiarism. This software compares the manuscript against a vast database of published works and websites to identify any similarities or matching text.
  4. Editorial review: In addition to the automated plagiarism check, the journal's editors and reviewers carefully assess each manuscript for any signs of plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct during the peer review process.
  5. Consequences of plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected in a submitted manuscript, the journal will take immediate action. Depending on the severity of the case, consequences may include:
  • Rejection of the manuscript
  • Prohibition from submitting to JIBA for a specified period or indefinitely
  • Notification of the authors' institutions or funding agencies
  • Public retraction of the published article (if discovered post-publication)
  • Reporting the case to relevant academic authorities or databases, such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) or the Retraction Watch database
  1. Education and prevention: JIBA is committed to educating authors and the broader research community about the importance of academic integrity and the prevention of plagiarism. The journal provides clear guidelines and resources on proper citation, paraphrasing, and the responsible conduct of research.

 

By enforcing a strict plagiarism policy, JIBA aims to maintain the trust of its readers, authors, and the scientific community in the integrity and originality of its published content. The journal works to create a culture of ethical research and publishing practices, contributing to the advancement of knowledge.