Plagiarism Policy

  1. Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own, without proper attribution or citation. This includes, but is not limited to, copying text, ideas, data, or figures from another source.

  1. Originality and Attribution:

Authors submitting work to KB Law Scholars Journal are expected to ensure that their submissions are original and properly attribute the work of others.

Proper attribution includes the correct citation of sources and the use of quotation marks for direct quotes.

  1. Detection of Plagiarism:

KB Law Scholars Journal will employ plagiarism detection software and manual review to identify instances of plagiarism.

Editors, reviewers, and editorial board members may also report suspected cases of plagiarism during the peer-review process.

  1. Handling Plagiarism Cases:

If plagiarism is detected, KB Law Scholars Journal will follow a structured process for addressing the issue, which may include contacting the author, requesting explanations, and conducting a thorough investigation.

Based on the severity of the plagiarism, actions may include rejection of the submission, withdrawal of published articles, and notification of the author's institution and relevant authorities.

  1. Self-Plagiarism:

Self-plagiarism, where an author republishes their own work without proper citation or permission, is also considered a form of plagiarism and is not acceptable.

Authors are expected to disclose any prior related work that may be included in their submission and cite it appropriately.

  1. Citation and Attribution Guidelines:

KB Law Scholars Journal will provide clear guidelines to authors regarding proper citation and attribution practices, as well as the journal's expectations for originality.

  1. Author Responsibilities:

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality and proper attribution of their work.

Authors should promptly inform the journal of any potential conflicts of interest or prior related work that might be considered for publication.

  1. Confidentiality and Fairness:

The investigation and handling of plagiarism cases will be conducted with confidentiality and fairness, allowing authors the opportunity to provide explanations and defend their work.

  1. Education and Prevention:

KB Law Scholars Journal will take steps to educate authors, reviewers, and the editorial board about plagiarism and its consequences.

Prevention measures, such as plagiarism detection software, will be used to deter and identify potential cases.

  1. Continuous Improvement:

KB Law Scholars Journal is committed to improving its plagiarism policy and practices in response to evolving standards and technology.

This policy serves as a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and academic standards in publishing legal research and scholarship in KB Law Scholars Journal. It aims to prevent and address plagiarism to uphold the integrity of the scholarly record.