Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
Copying text, ideas, data, or images without proper citation
Presenting others’ work as one’s own
Self-plagiarism or reuse of previously published work without disclosure
Duplicate or simultaneous submissions to multiple journals
All submitted manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection tools before peer review and at any stage of publication.
Properly cited references, quotations, and common technical terms are acceptable
Excessive similarity, even with citations, may require revision or rejection
Authors are fully responsible for ensuring that their manuscript is original and properly cited. Submission to GIRJ confirms that the work complies with plagiarism guidelines.
If plagiarism is detected:
The manuscript may be rejected immediately
Published articles may be retracted
Authors may be restricted from future submissions
GIRJ promotes ethical research conduct and expects authors to adhere to high standards of academic integrity throughout the research and publication process.