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Plagiarism & Copyright Policy – IJMRI

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI, ISSN: 2454-7204) is committed to publishing original, high-quality research. To maintain academic integrity, all submissions are subject to strict plagiarism checks and copyright agreements.

1. Plagiarism Policy

  • Zero Tolerance
    IJMRI follows a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and duplicate publication.
  • Screening Tools
    All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin / iThenticate / Similarity Check or equivalent software before peer review.
  • Similarity Index
    • Acceptable similarity level: ≤10–15% (excluding references & common phrases).
    • Submissions with >15% similarity are either rejected or sent back for revision.
  • Forms of Plagiarism
    • Copying text, figures, or tables without citation.
    • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own published content without acknowledgment).
    • Paraphrasing without proper attribution.
    • Submitting the same work to multiple journals simultaneously.
  • Consequences
    • Rejection at screening stage.
    • Blacklisting of authors in repeated cases.
    • Retraction of published articles if plagiarism is discovered post-publication.

2. Copyright Policy

  • Copyright Transfer
    • Upon acceptance, authors must sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA).
    • Authors retain the right to use their work for teaching, institutional repositories, and future research with due citation.
  • Publisher Rights
    • IJMRI holds the rights for distribution, indexing, and archiving of published work.
    • No part of the publication may be reproduced commercially without IJMRI’s permission.
  • Open Access License
    • Articles are published under an open-access model, ensuring global visibility.
    • Authors grant IJMRI the right to make the work available online permanently.

3. Fair Use & Permissions

  • Authors must obtain written permission for:
    • Reproduction of figures, tables, or data from other sources.
    • Use of copyrighted images, questionnaires, or software.
  • Proper attribution is mandatory for all third-party content.

4. Duplicate & Redundant Publication

  • Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals is prohibited.
  • Republishing previously published work without disclosure is considered academic misconduct.

5. Retraction & Corrections

  • IJMRI reserves the right to retract, correct, or remove articles in cases of:
    • Proven plagiarism.
    • Data fabrication or falsification.
    • Ethical misconduct.
  • Retractions will be clearly indicated with reasons.

6. Author Declaration

All submitting authors must confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • Proper citations and acknowledgments have been provided.
  • All necessary permissions for copyrighted content have been obtained.

Contact for Copyright & Plagiarism Issues

📩 Email: copyright@ijmri.com
📍 Address: Himachal Pradesh, India

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