Plagiarism Policy

The Central Asian Journal of Social Science and History is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious violation of these standards and will not be tolerated. This includes the use of others' ideas, text, data, or research findings without proper attribution or permission.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or research findings without proper acknowledgment. This includes:

  • Copying text directly from other sources without citation.
  • Paraphrasing or rewording ideas from others without proper attribution.
  • Using unpublished data, images, or findings without permission or acknowledgment.
  • Submitting another person’s work as one’s own (i.e., self-plagiarism or duplicate publication).

2. Detection of Plagiarism

The journal employs plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of all submitted manuscripts. All submissions will be checked for potential instances of plagiarism before being sent for peer review. Any manuscript that shows a significant amount of similarity to previously published works without proper citation will be flagged for further investigation.

3. Consequences of Plagiarism

If a manuscript is found to contain plagiarism, the following actions may be taken:

  • Rejection of Manuscript: If plagiarism is detected before or during the review process, the manuscript will be immediately rejected, and the author(s) will be notified.
  • Retracting Published Articles: If plagiarism is identified in an article after publication, the journal reserves the right to retract the article and issue a public notice.
  • Banning Future Submissions: Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be prohibited from submitting future manuscripts to the journal.

4. Author Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the author(s) to ensure that all sources of information, data, and ideas are properly cited and credited. Authors should:

  • Accurately reference all direct quotes, paraphrases, and secondary sources.
  • Obtain permission to use copyrighted material.
  • Ensure that the research presented is original and does not duplicate previous publications.

5. Ethical Considerations

The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling cases of plagiarism and other ethical misconduct. Authors are expected to comply with these standards throughout the research and publication process. If an ethical violation is suspected, the editorial board will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.

By following this plagiarism policy, the Central Asian Journal of Social Science and History ensures that all research published is of the highest academic integrity, contributing to a trustworthy and reputable academic community.