Globalmeetx Journals maintains a zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism,
which constitutes the misappropriation of intellectual property.
Typology of Plagiarism
Verbatim Plagiarism: The direct copying of text, whether a sentence or a
paragraph, without the use of quotation marks and an appropriate
citation.
- Substantial Paraphrasing: Rephrasing another author's ideas or
text without significant alteration to the core structure and
terminology, even if a citation is provided. Scholarly writing
requires synthesis and original expression.
- Self-Plagiarism (Text Recycling): The reuse of significant
portions of one's own previously published work without transparent
acknowledgment. This misleads readers and publishers about the novelty
of the work and can infringe upon copyright.
- Data and Image Appropriation: Using figures, tables, datasets, or
images from another source without explicit permission and clear
attribution. For one's own previously published visual elements,
permission must be sought from the copyright holder.
- Redundant or Duplicate Publication: Publishing a paper that
substantially overlaps with one already published elsewhere, without
cross-referencing. This distorts the scientific record by presenting a
single study as multiple, discrete contributions.
Consequences and Sanctions
All submissions are screened using text-similarity detection software.
The editorial response is calibrated to the severity of the infraction:
- Minor Similarity: Incidental overlap, such as common terminology
or short, generic phrases may result in a request for revision and
improved citation practices.
- Substantial Plagiarism: Manuscripts demonstrating significant,
unattributed textual copying will be rejected immediately. The authors
may be barred from submitting to the journal for a period of up to 36
months.
- Severe Misconduct: In cases of extensive, deliberate plagiarism,
data theft, or copyright infringement, the journal will impose
stringent sanctions. This includes a formal retraction of any
published article, a permanent ban on all involved authors, and formal
notification of the misconduct to the authors' institutional heads,
funding agencies, and relevant professional bodies.
