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Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious violation of publication ethics and is strictly prohibited. This policy outlines the journal’s approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing plagiarism.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, ideas, data, or images without proper citation

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without acknowledgment

  • Self-plagiarism or redundant publication without proper disclosure

  • Unattributed use of tables, figures, or illustrations

Plagiarism Screening

  • All manuscripts submitted to GMJ undergo plagiarism screening using reliable similarity-detection tools prior to peer review.

  • Screening may also be conducted at any stage of the editorial process, including post-publication if concerns arise.

Acceptable Similarity Levels

  • Overall similarity should be within acceptable scholarly limits.

  • Similarity arising from references, methodology descriptions, or standard terminology may be excluded from consideration.

  • Excessive similarity, regardless of source, is not acceptable.

Handling of Plagiarism Cases

Before Publication

  • Manuscripts with minor similarity issues may be returned to authors for revision.

  • Manuscripts with significant or unethical similarity are rejected outright.

After Publication

  • If plagiarism is identified post-publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the severity.

Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

  • Authors must not reuse substantial portions of their previously published work without proper citation and justification.

  • Duplicate or redundant publications are not permitted.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the originality of their work

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources

  • Obtaining permission for any copyrighted material used

Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities

  • Reviewers and editors are encouraged to report suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns.

  • Editors investigate allegations thoroughly and take appropriate action based on findings.

Consequences of Plagiarism

Confirmed cases of plagiarism may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript

  • Retraction of published articles

  • Notification to the author’s institution or funding body, if necessary

  • Restrictions on future submissions

Appeals Process

Authors may appeal plagiarism-related decisions by submitting a detailed explanation. Appeals are reviewed by the editorial board, and the final decision is binding.

Policy Compliance

This Plagiarism Policy aligns with:

  • DOAJ ethical transparency standards

  • Web of Science publication ethics requirements

  • International best practices in scholarly publishing

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) is dedicated to fostering originality, transparency, and trust in academic research through strict enforcement of plagiarism prevention measures.