PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Multidisciplinary and Intellectual Research (JMIR) is committed to publishing only original work. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable.

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using reliable detection software before the peer review process begins. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, including self-plagiarism or redundant publication, will be automatically rejected or returned to the author for revision.

Types of Plagiarism Considered

• Direct plagiarism: Copying text word-for-word without quotation marks or attribution.
• Self-plagiarism: Republishing one’s own previously published work without proper citation or permission.
• Mosaic plagiarism: Borrowing phrases from a source without using quotation marks, or finding synonyms for the author’s language while keeping to the same general structure and meaning.
• Accidental plagiarism: Failing to cite sources or paraphrase properly, even unintentionally.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism is detected during any stage of the publication process, the following actions may be taken:

• Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
• Return for correction and proper citation (in minor cases).
• Retraction of the article if already published.
• Notification to the author’s institution or funding body (in severe cases).

Authors are advised to ensure the originality of their manuscripts and appropriately cite all sources. The journal strongly recommends the use of plagiarism-checking tools before submission.