Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Statistical Sciences and Computational Intelligence (JSSCI) maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism in all forms. The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in all published works.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • The use of another author’s language, figures, tables, ideas, or published work without proper attribution.

  • Copying text, equations, or algorithms verbatim from other sources without quotation marks and proper citation.

  • Self-plagiarism, which involves the reuse of significant portions of the author's previously published work without proper citation or justification.

  • Submitting content that has been published elsewhere or is under consideration by another journal.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a plagiarism screening process using reliable plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent) before being sent for peer review.

  • Manuscripts with a similarity index greater than 20% (excluding references, methodology, and standard phrases) may be immediately rejected or returned to authors for revision.

  • Manuscripts with a similarity index below 20% but showing improper citations, copied figures, or unattributed ideas may also be subject to editorial rejection.

Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must ensure that their submissions are entirely original and appropriately cite all sources that have influenced their work.

  • If the work involves reproducing previously published figures, tables, or substantial text, the authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holders and clearly indicate the source.

  • All authors must certify that the submitted manuscript has not been previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

Editorial Action for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage:

  • Before Publication: The manuscript will be rejected immediately.

  • After Publication: If plagiarism is identified post-publication, the article will be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued on the journal’s website. The authors' institution(s) and relevant parties may be informed.

Preventive Measures

JSSCI strongly encourages authors to:

  • Verify their manuscripts using plagiarism detection software before submission.

  • Properly paraphrase and cite all external sources.

  • Provide appropriate attribution for reused data, methods, or figures.

Disclaimer

The responsibility for the originality of the content rests solely with the authors. The editorial team, reviewers, and the journal’s publisher are not liable for any misconduct by authors.