Anti Plagiarism Policy

CHARUVIDHYA is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism defined as presenting another individual’s work, ideas, or intellectual property as one’s own without proper acknowledgment is considered a serious ethical violation and will not be tolerated.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes any use of another person’s work without appropriate attribution. This may involve direct copying, improper paraphrasing, or unauthorized use of intellectual material.

  • Using text or content from another source without proper citation
  • Copying material verbatim without quotation and referencing
  • Paraphrasing too closely to the original source without acknowledgment
  • Using online content without proper attribution
  • Using data, figures, tables, or images without citation
  • Presenting another individual’s work as one’s own
  • Reusing one’s own published work without citation (self-plagiarism)

Plagiarism Detection Process

All manuscripts submitted to CHARUVIDHYA are screened for originality using plagiarism detection software. The journal follows a structured and fair review process to evaluate similarity and originality.

Review Procedure:

  • Initial Screening: Manuscripts are checked for similarity against published sources.
  • Editorial Assessment: The editorial team evaluates the extent and context of overlap.
  • Author Clarification: Authors may be asked to explain identified similarities.
  • Final Decision: Decisions are based on overall assessment, not solely similarity percentage.

Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript to CHARUVIDHYA, authors confirm that their work is original and complies with ethical publication standards. All sources must be properly cited, and permissions must be obtained where required.

Authors are also expected to avoid self-plagiarism and are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools prior to submission to ensure the originality of their work.

Consequences of Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is considered unacceptable. Depending on the severity of the violation, the journal may take appropriate actions to maintain academic integrity.

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • Request for revision or clarification
  • Notification to the authors’ affiliated institutions
  • Restriction on future submissions
  • Retraction of the published article
  • Publication of a notice describing the ethical breach

Plagiarism in Submitted Manuscripts

Any suspected plagiarism identified during the submission or peer review process will be handled in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies and international best practices.

Plagiarism in Published Manuscripts

If plagiarism is identified after publication, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation and take corrective actions such as issuing corrections, publishing expressions of concern, or retracting the article.

Adherence to Ethical Guidelines

CHARUVIDHYA follows the recommendations and best practices of recognized ethical publishing standards when handling cases of plagiarism or research misconduct.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The journal encourages authors to adhere to best practices in academic writing and publication ethics. Maintaining originality, transparency, and proper attribution is essential for preserving trust and integrity in scholarly communication.