Plagiarism Policy

Computing and Applications Reviews (CAR) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication process. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. The journal follows a rigorous plagiarism detection policy to ensure the originality and integrity of all submitted manuscripts.

Key Features of the Plagiarism Policy:

1. Definition of Plagiarism:

   • Plagiarism is defined as the use of another author's ideas, text, data, or other intellectual property without proper citation or acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:
     • Copying or paraphrasing someone else's work without credit.
     • Using previously published data or results without permission or citation.
     • Submitting previously published work as original (self-plagiarism).
     • Fabricating or falsifying research data or findings.

2. Plagiarism Detection:

   • All manuscripts submitted to CAR are checked for plagiarism using trusted plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar).
   • Manuscripts that show signs of plagiarism or similarity with previously published work will be flagged for further review.

3. Submission Requirements:

   • Authors are required to ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original and not under review or published elsewhere. Authors must properly cite all sources used in their research.
   • In the event of submitting content previously published by the author, proper citation and permission must be obtained before resubmission.

4. Handling Plagiarism:

   • Minor Cases: If a manuscript is found to contain minor instances of plagiarism (e.g., unintentional failure to cite a few sources), the authors will be contacted and asked to revise the manuscript by properly citing the sources or providing the necessary corrections.
   • Major Cases: If significant plagiarism is detected, such as the duplication of large sections of text or data from other works, the manuscript will be rejected. The authors may also be banned from submitting to CAR in the future.
   • Duplicate Publication: In cases where an author submits work that has already been published elsewhere without proper citation, the manuscript will be rejected, and the author may face a ban from future submissions.

5. Author Responsibility:

   • Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for acknowledging all sources of data, ideas, and text that are not their own.
   • Any conflicts related to authorship and plagiarism should be resolved by the authors themselves before submission.

6. Post-Publication Plagiarism:

   • If plagiarism is detected after publication, CAR will take appropriate action, including issuing a formal correction, retraction of the article, or notifying the readership as necessary.
   • The editorial board will assess the severity of the plagiarism and follow appropriate ethical guidelines, including reporting the issue to the relevant academic or professional bodies if required.

7. Consequences of Plagiarism:

   • Plagiarism is a serious violation of academic integrity and may result in the following consequences:
     • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
     • Retraction of the published article.
     • A ban on future submissions to CAR.
     • Reporting the issue to the author's affiliated institution or organization.

8. Ethical Commitment:

   • CAR adheres to international ethical standards in publication and research, ensuring that all published articles are free from any form of plagiarism.
   • The journal is committed to maintaining trust in academic publishing by upholding strict anti-plagiarism policies and fostering an environment of intellectual honesty and integrity.

Conclusion:

Computing and Applications Reviews (CAR) takes plagiarism very seriously and is dedicated to maintaining high standards of research integrity. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the journal’s plagiarism policy and ensure that their work is original and properly cited. This commitment helps maintain the credibility of the journal and the quality of the academic community at large.