Plagiarism

Plagiarism Policy for Seascapeid Journal of Economics, Management, and Business

1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own, without proper attribution or permission. This includes, but is not limited to, copying and pasting text from other sources without citation, paraphrasing without appropriate acknowledgment, and submitting someone else's work as original.

2. Commitment to Academic Integrity: Seascapeid Journal of Economics, Management, and Business is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism undermines the credibility of scholarly work and diminishes the trust within the academic community. Authors, reviewers, and editorial staff are expected to adhere to principles of honesty and intellectual transparency.

3. Detection and Investigation:

  • Submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening using advanced tools to identify instances of potential plagiarism.
  • Suspected cases of plagiarism will be thoroughly investigated by the editorial team. This may involve communication with the author and, if necessary, consultation with relevant institutions.

4. Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, properly cited, and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Proper acknowledgment must be given to the work of others, and any potential conflicts of interest or overlap with previous publications should be disclosed during the submission process.

5. Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be rejected, and the authors will be notified of the violation.
  • Subsequent submissions by authors found guilty of plagiarism may be subject to increased scrutiny and may face rejection.
  • In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism, the editorial board may report the incident to the author's institution or take appropriate legal action.

6. Prevention and Education:

  • Seascapeid Journal of Economics, Management, and Business is committed to educating authors about the importance of avoiding plagiarism.
  • Information on proper citation and ethical writing practices will be made available to authors through guidelines and communication.

7. Continuous Review:

  • This plagiarism policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated to align with emerging best practices and standards in scholarly publishing.

Authors submitting to Seascapeid Journal of Economics, Management, and Business are expected to familiarize themselves with and adhere to this Plagiarism Policy to maintain the integrity of the scholarly publishing process.