1. Introduction: The International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism in any form undermines the core principles of scholarly publishing and compromises the credibility of research. This policy outlines the guidelines and procedures to address plagiarism-related concerns in submissions to IJSRM.

2. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without proper attribution. It includes, but is not limited to, copying text, figures, tables, or any other content without appropriate citation, as well as self-plagiarism where authors reuse their own previously published work without proper acknowledgment.

3. Types of Plagiarism: IJSRM recognizes various forms of plagiarism, including but not limited to:

• Verbatim Plagiarism: Copying text from another source without proper citation.
• Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting someone else's work without proper attribution.
• Mosaic Plagiarism: Combining text from different sources without citation to create a new document.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reproducing one's own previously published work without proper acknowledgment.
• Idea Plagiarism: Using someone else's ideas, concepts, or research findings without appropriate credit.

4. Guidelines for Authors: Authors submitting manuscripts to IJSRM are required to adhere to the following guidelines:

• All sources of information, including text, figures, tables, and ideas, must be properly cited and referenced.
• Direct quotations must be placed within quotation marks and attributed to the original source.
• Paraphrased content must be appropriately rephrased and attributed.
• Authors must avoid excessive reuse of their own previously published work and, if necessary, cite and reference it accordingly.
• Authors should ensure that their submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

5. Editorial Review: IJSRM employs a rigorous editorial review process to detect and address plagiarism. Submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection tools to identify potential instances of plagiarism.

• In cases of suspected plagiarism, the Editorial Board will review the manuscript thoroughly and may contact the corresponding author for clarification.
• If plagiarism is confirmed, the manuscript may be rejected or returned to the authors for revision.
• In severe cases of plagiarism or repeated offenses, authors may be banned from submitting to IJSRM in the future.

6. Ethical Responsibilities: Authors, reviewers, and editors have ethical responsibilities to uphold the integrity of the research and publication process:

• Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and properly attributed.
• Reviewers must report any concerns about plagiarism or ethical violations in the manuscripts they review.
• Editors must handle plagiarism cases diligently, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment.

7. Corrections and Retractions: If plagiarism is detected in a published article, IJSRM will take appropriate corrective measures, including issuing corrections or retractions as necessary.

8. Conclusion: The International Journal of Scientific Research and Management is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. This Plagiarism Policy outlines the guidelines and procedures to prevent and address plagiarism in submitted manuscripts. By adhering to these principles, we aim to promote genuine research contributions and maintain the credibility of scholarly publishing.