PLAGIARISM POLICY

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in all its forms and expects authors to submit only original and unpublished work. Any manuscript containing plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices will be subject to immediate rejection.

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)   recognizes plagiarism as a serious violation of publication ethics. All submitted manuscripts are carefully examined to ensure that the content is authentic, properly cited, and complies with international standards of scholarly publishing.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, figures, tables, or data from other sources without proper acknowledgment.
  • Presenting another author's work as one's own.
  • Submitting previously published work without appropriate citation.
  • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication of substantially similar content.
  • Improper paraphrasing or unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

Plagiarism Screening Process

All manuscripts submitted to International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)  may be screened using reliable plagiarism-detection software before being sent for peer review. The editorial team carefully evaluates similarity reports to determine whether the overlap is acceptable or constitutes academic misconduct.

Editorial Actions in Cases of Plagiarism

If plagiarism or unethical practices are identified at any stage of the publication process, the journal reserves the right to take appropriate action, including:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • Requesting corrections or clarifications from the authors.
  • Withdrawal or retraction of the published article.
  • Notification to the authors' affiliated institutions, if necessary.
  • Temporary or permanent restrictions on future submissions.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are entirely original and that all sources, quotations, data, and references are properly acknowledged. Proper citation and attribution of previously published work are mandatory.

Commitment to Academic Integrity

International Journal of Nature and Environmental Research (IJNER)  is dedicated to promoting honesty, transparency, and ethical research practices. The journal encourages authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold the principles of academic integrity and contribute to the advancement of reliable and high-quality environmental research.