Plagiarism Policy
NMK
Research Publication is committed to maintaining the highest standards of
academic integrity and ethical publishing. Authors submitting manuscripts for
publication must ensure that their work is original, properly referenced,
and free from plagiarism.
This
plagiarism policy is designed to promote transparency, protect intellectual
property rights, and maintain the credibility of academic publications.
Definition
of Plagiarism
Plagiarism
refers to the use of another person's ideas, text, data, figures, or research
findings without proper acknowledgment or citation. It includes copying content
from published works, unpublished manuscripts, websites, reports, or any other
source without appropriate attribution.
Plagiarism
may occur in several forms, including:
- Direct
copying of text without citation
- Paraphrasing
another author's work without proper reference
- Using
figures, tables, or data without crediting the original source
- Submitting
work that has been previously published elsewhere without disclosure
- Self-plagiarism
(reusing one's own previously published work without proper citation)
All
such practices are considered violations of academic and publishing ethics.
Acceptable
Similarity Level
NMK
Research Publication expects submitted manuscripts to maintain a low
similarity index when checked through plagiarism detection tools.
As
a general guideline:
- The
overall similarity should normally not exceed 20%.
- Individual
sources should not contribute significant copied content.
- Properly
cited references may appear in similarity reports but should not
constitute copied paragraphs.
Manuscripts
exceeding acceptable similarity levels may be returned to the author for
revision or may be rejected.
Author
Responsibilities
Authors
are fully responsible for ensuring that the manuscript submitted to NMK
Research Publication is original and properly referenced. Before submission,
authors should:
- Verify
that all sources are correctly cited.
- Ensure
that quotations and paraphrased material are properly acknowledged.
- Confirm
that tables, figures, and data are either original or appropriately
referenced.
- Carefully
review the manuscript for any unintentional similarity with existing
publications.
If
plagiarism or improper citation is identified at any stage of the publication
process, the author will be required to correct the issue before the manuscript
can proceed.
Use
of Plagiarism Detection Tools
NMK
Research Publication may use plagiarism detection software to screen submitted
manuscripts. These tools help identify similarities with previously published
works and ensure compliance with academic standards.
If
significant similarity or plagiarism is detected, the manuscript may:
- Be
returned to the author for correction
- Require
substantial revision
- Be
rejected from publication if serious violations are found
Post-Publication
Issues
If
plagiarism is discovered after publication, NMK Research Publication reserves
the right to take appropriate action. Such actions may include:
- Requesting
corrections from the author
- Issuing
notices of correction or clarification
- Removing
or retracting the publication if necessary
Authors
are responsible for ensuring the integrity of their work both before and after
publication.
Commitment
to Ethical Publishing
NMK
Research Publication supports responsible academic publishing and encourages
authors to uphold ethical standards in research and writing. Proper citation,
originality, and respect for intellectual property are essential elements of
scholarly communication.