Plagiarism Policy

October 14, 2025

Plagiarism Policy

At Global Journals®, we regard plagiarism as a serious violation of academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts must be original and properly cite any reused ideas, text, or data. Our policy is designed to protect authors, reviewers, and the scholarly record by preventing misconduct and ensuring fairness.

What is Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbatim copying or close paraphrasing of another author’s text without attribution
  • Using ideas, arguments, or results from another work without proper citation
  • Reproducing figures, tables, or images without authorization or proper credit
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published material without disclosure or citation)
  • Mosaic or patchwork plagiarism (mixing copied phrases or passages from multiple sources into new text)

Every form of misrepresenting someone else’s work, or your own prior work, as new is unacceptable.

Screening & Detection Process

  • All manuscripts submitted to Global Journals® undergo similarity screening using a plagiarism detection system.
  • The editorial team interprets similarity reports in context, distinguishing acceptable overlap (e.g. methods description, standard phrases) from unacceptable copying.
  • A high similarity score is not automatic proof of plagiarism; it triggers further review.
  • The system may detect overlaps but decisions will always involve human judgment.

Responsibilities of Authors

When submitting a manuscript, authors must

Ensure originality

  • All content must be original or cited correctly. Authors should avoid text recycling unless reuse is minimal, disclosed, and properly cited.

Disclose overlap

  • If portions of the work have appeared in a prior publication (e.g. conference paper, preprint, thesis), authors must declare the overlap and cite the original source clearly.

Cite thoroughly

  • All used sources, texts, datasets, figures, must be cited fully and accurately. Secondary citations (i.e., citing a source you have not read) should be minimized and clearly indicated.

Use similarity checks

  • Authors are encouraged to screen their manuscript via recognized plagiarism detection tools prior to submission and address flagged overlaps.

Cooperate with inquiries

  • If asked, authors must respond to editorial queries about overlapping texts or concerns about originality.

Manuscripts that do not meet these standards may be rejected even before peer review begins.

Handling Detected Plagiarism

Before Publication:

  • If plagiarism is detected early, authors may be asked to revise and remove problematic sections
  • In serious cases, the manuscript may be rejected outright
Digital analysis of sewage data in Brazilian municipalities for improved sanitation management.

Role of Editors and Reviewers

Reviewers should be alert to suspicious overlaps or familiar text and report them confidentially

Editors will evaluate flagged overlaps and determine if they fall within acceptable norms or constitute misconduct

Editors may consult external experts or use retraction guidelines from COPE when necessary

Consequences of Policy Violation

Depending on the severity, violations may lead to

  • Manuscript rejection or withdrawal
  • Corrections or retractions of published work
  • Temporary or permanent ban on future submissions
  • Notification of institutions, funders, or ethical oversight bodies

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered post-publication

  • A formal investigation will be conducted, under principles consistent with COPE (the Committee on Publication Ethics)
  • The authors will be contacted and asked to explain or correct the record
  • Depending on the findings, actions may include
  • Publishing a correction or erratum
  • Marking affected pages or sections
  • Retracting the article
  • Notifying the author’s institution or funding body
  • Banning or restricting future submissions from the author

All retraction notices will clearly state the reasons and be permanently linked to the original article.

Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Reusing one’s own previously published content (self-plagiarism) without citation or disclosure is not acceptable unless

  • The reused content is minimal (e.g. brief methodological text)
  • The prior work is cited and the overlap is transparent
  • The new submission provides significant new content, insights, or analysis

When in doubt, authors should cite their prior work and explain the relationship to the new manuscript.

Our Commitment

We are committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record. By adhering to strict misconduct policies, we protect authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, and ensure that research published by Global Journals® remains credible, reliable, and impactful.

Plagiarism Form