Plagiarism Policy

YBN University’s International Multidisciplinary Journal METAINNOVATE (IMJM), we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism is defined as the act of presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as one’s own, and this includes self-plagiarism, where an author reuses their own previously published work without proper citation. Such practices are strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted to International Multidisciplinary Journal METAINNOVATE (IMJM) are carefully screened for plagiarism using Drill Bit, a leading plagiarism detection tool. We take plagiarism very seriously, and any manuscript found to have more than 30% similarity or duplication with existing sources will be automatically rejected. If the plagiarism rate is under 30%, authors will be asked to revise the manuscript, ensuring that proper references are included wherever necessary.

Understanding Plagiarism

Plagiarism can take many forms, including, but not limited to:

• Direct Copying: Reproducing someone else’s work or ideas without citation.
• Reusing Portions of Work: Copying text, figures, tables, or illustrations from another source without acknowledgment.
• Internet Content: Using text, images, or other media found on the internet without providing proper credit.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant parts of one’s own previously published work without proper citation. If an author reuses material from their own prior publications and cites the original work, this is not considered self-plagiarism, even if the content appears verbatim.
• Plagiarism Check: The manuscript will be screened for plagiarism to maintain originality and academic integrity.

Types of Plagiarism

• Accidental Plagiarism: Sometimes, authors may unintentionally copy text or ideas without realizing it. It is the responsibility of the author to be familiar with the differences between quoting and paraphrasing and to use the correct citation styles.
• Deliberate Plagiarism: This occurs when authors knowingly submit someone else’s work or ideas as their own, including purchasing or borrowing research papers and presenting them as original.

Originality and Copyright

Plagiarism is not only an ethical violation but also a breach of copyright laws. Authors are expected to present original work and provide proper attribution for any sources used. We emphasize the importance of intellectual honesty and encourage authors to ensure that all borrowed ideas and materials are appropriately referenced.