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Plagiarism Policy

Overview

The International Journal of Intelligent Systems, Mechanics and Energy (IJISME) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing.

Plagiarism in any form is considered unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of publication ethics. All submitted manuscripts must represent original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere.

The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, including copying text, ideas, figures, or data from other sources without proper acknowledgment.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct plagiarism: Copying text or results from another source without citation.

  • Self-plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of the author’s previously published work without proper citation.

  • Mosaic plagiarism: Combining text from different sources while making only minor modifications.

  • Improper citation: Failing to properly credit the original authors.

  • Data or figure plagiarism: Using tables, figures, or datasets from other works without permission or citation.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to IJISME are checked using professional plagiarism detection software before being sent for peer review.

The similarity report is carefully examined by the editorial office to ensure compliance with the journal’s originality standards.

Similarity Threshold

The journal applies the following similarity guidelines:

  • 0–15% similarity → Acceptable if properly cited

  • 15–25% similarity → Manuscript may be returned to authors for revision

  • More than 25% similarity → Manuscript may be rejected

High similarity from references, methodological descriptions, or commonly used scientific terminology may be excluded from the final assessment.

Actions in Case of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected, the journal may take the following actions depending on the severity:

Before Publication

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript

  • Request for revision and resubmission

  • Notification to the authors about ethical violations

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication:

  • Publication of a correction notice

  • Retraction of the article

  • Notification of the authors’ institutions when necessary

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJISME must ensure that:

  • The work is original and unpublished

  • All sources are properly cited

  • Permission has been obtained for any reused material

  • The manuscript complies with international publication ethics standards

Authors may also be asked to submit a signed declaration of originality during the submission process.

Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team of IJISME is responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all submissions are screened for plagiarism

  • Investigating suspected ethical violations

  • Taking appropriate action in accordance with international publishing standards