Plagiarism Policy

Techno Xplore upholds the originality of scholarly work and strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism. This policy defines plagiarism, outlines the screening procedures, and explains the actions taken when violations are identified.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of quoting, copying, or using ideas, data, sentences, images, or other parts of another person’s work, including one’s own previously published work, without proper and complete attribution. Plagiarism may occur intentionally or unintentionally.

2. Manuscript Originality

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is an original work.
  • The manuscript has not been previously published.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
  • Citations from other sources are properly written.
  • Materials obtained through personal communication are clearly acknowledged.

3. Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using similarity detection tools (e.g., Turnitin) before being forwarded to the editor or reviewers. If indications of plagiarism are found, the editor will assess the severity of the violation and determine the appropriate course of action.

4. Levels of Plagiarism and Sanctions

Actions taken for violations are determined based on the following levels:

a. Minor plagiarism
Copying a few sentences without proper citation.
Action: The author will receive a warning and be required to revise the manuscript.

b. Moderate to severe plagiarism
Copying substantial portions of another work or adopting the structure of another manuscript without proper references.
Action: The manuscript will be rejected, and the author may be prohibited from submitting manuscripts to Techno Xplore for a specified period.

c. Duplicate submission
Submitting a manuscript to Techno Xplore while the same manuscript is under review or has been published in another journal.
Action: The manuscript will be immediately rejected and subject to sanctions equivalent to those for severe violations.

All authors listed on an article share equal responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

5. Handling Violations After Publication

If ethical violations or plagiarism are discovered after publication, the editor will conduct an investigation. Possible actions include:

  • issuing a correction,
  • retracting the article,
  • formally notifying the author’s institution.

Article retractions are carried out in accordance with COPE guidelines, with clear, factual, and publicly accessible notices.

6. Criteria for Article Retraction

An article may be retracted if:

  • there is strong evidence that the data or findings are invalid;
  • the article is proven to involve plagiarism or duplicate publication;
  • copyright infringement is identified;
  • there is misuse of data or violation of research ethics;
  • significant conflicts of interest were not disclosed.

7. Criteria When Retraction Is Not Required

Retraction will not be issued if:

  • there is an authorship dispute but the findings remain valid;
  • errors can be corrected without affecting the main results;
  • evidence of misconduct is insufficient and clarification is still pending;
  • minor conflicts of interest do not affect the interpretation of the research.