Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

MMSJ at the University of Misurata is committed to promoting a culture of originality, respect for intellectual property, and ethical conduct in all aspects of scholarly publishing.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use of another person's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution or permission, presenting it as one’s own. This includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Direct copying: Verbatim copying of text from a source without quotation marks and appropriate citation.
  2. Paraphrasing: Rewriting another person’s ideas or text in your own words without proper attribution.
  3. Self-plagiarism: Reusing one’s own previously published work without disclosure or citation.
  4. Fabrication: Falsifying or fabricating research data or results.

Policy Guidelines

  1. Originality Requirement

    All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and unpublished. Authors must ensure that their work is free from all forms of plagiarism and that all sources are cited appropriately.

  2. Proper Citation

    Authors are required to cite all sources of information, ideas, and direct quotations used in their manuscripts.

  3. Declaration of Originality

    Authors must submit a signed declaration confirming that their manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.

  4. Plagiarism Detection

    The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to screen all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts found to contain substantial plagiarism may be rejected or returned to the author for revision.

  5. Response to Plagiarism

    If plagiarism is detected in a manuscript, the following steps may be taken:

    • The manuscript will be returned to the author with detailed comments on the plagiarism issues.
    • The author will be required to revise and resubmit the manuscript with proper citation and attribution.
    • In severe cases, the manuscript may be rejected, and the author may be prohibited from submitting future work to the journal.

Appeal Process

Authors who believe their work has been unfairly accused of plagiarism may appeal the decision. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief, explaining the reasons for the objection.

The editorial board will review the appeal and issue a final decision.