Plagiarism Policy

This policy aims to maintain the integrity of scholarly research and publication in the International Bulletin of History and Social Science. It outlines the standards for original work and the consequences of plagiarism.

Definitions:

• Plagiarism: The act of presenting another person's ideas, work, or words as one's own, without proper attribution. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Copying text directly from a source without quotation marks or proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing or summarizing ideas from a source without proper citation.
  • Using another person's work or data without permission.
• Original work: Research, writing, and analysis that is the product of the author's own intellectual effort.

Standards for Original Work:

• Citation: All sources used in the research, including books, articles, websites, and other materials, must be properly cited using a recognized citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
• Quotation: Direct quotations must be enclosed in quotation marks and accompanied by a citation.
• Paraphrasing and Summarizing: Ideas from other sources must be paraphrased or summarized in the author's own words and accompanied by a citation.
• Permission: If an author uses copyrighted material that is not considered fair use, they must obtain written permission from the copyright holder.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

• Editorial Rejection: Any manuscript found to contain plagiarism will be rejected for publication.
• Retraction: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article may be retracted from the journal.
• Notification: The author will be notified of the plagiarism and given an opportunity to provide an explanation.
• Institutional Reporting: In cases of serious plagiarism, the journal may report the matter to the author's institution.

Prevention of Plagiarism:

• Author Education: The journal will provide authors with information about plagiarism and best practices for avoiding it.
• Editorial Review: The editorial board will carefully review all submitted manuscripts for signs of plagiarism.
• Plagiarism Detection Tools: The journal may use plagiarism detection software to screen manuscripts.

Fair Use: The journal adheres to the principles of fair use, which allow for limited use of copyrighted material without permission. However, authors should be aware that the boundaries of fair use can be complex and may vary depending on the context.

Appeals: Authors who believe that a plagiarism accusation is unjustified may submit an appeal to the journal's editorial board. The appeal will be reviewed by a committee of independent experts.