Plagarism Policy

The International Journal of Global Human Behavior Review (IJGHBR) maintains strict standards of academic integrity and originality. All submissions must represent independent scholarly work and appropriately acknowledge the contributions of others.

The journal enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and employs systematic screening and editorial evaluation to safeguard the integrity of the academic record.

Definition and Scope

Plagiarism involves the use of another author’s intellectual work without proper attribution. It may occur in multiple forms, including:

— Direct copying of text without citation

— Inadequate paraphrasing or close imitation of published work

— Self-plagiarism or reuse of previously published content

— Uncredited use of data, figures, or conceptual frameworks

Similarity Screening

All manuscripts undergo similarity analysis using iThenticate (Crossref Similarity Check). Reports are evaluated alongside editorial judgment to distinguish acceptable academic overlap from potential misconduct.

Standard overlaps such as references, technical phrases, or methodology descriptions may be acceptable when properly cited.

Editorial Process

Initial Screening: Manuscripts are checked for similarity prior to peer review.
Content Evaluation: Editors assess the nature and context of overlapping content.
Author Revision: Authors may be asked to revise and improve attribution where required.
Ethical Review: Serious concerns are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly referenced. Submission to the journal implies full compliance with ethical standards.

Key responsibilities include accurate citation, disclosure of prior publications, co-author accountability, and transparency in the use of AI-assisted tools.

Consequences

Where plagiarism is identified, the journal may take appropriate action depending on the severity of the case, including rejection, revision requests, institutional notification, or retraction of published articles.