At Emerging Publisher, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing, which includes a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. This Plagiarism Policy outlines our approach to addressing and preventing plagiarism in all submitted manuscripts.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, words, or concepts as one's own without proper attribution or permission. It encompasses, but is not limited to, the following:

• Copying verbatim text from another source without quotation marks and citation.
• Paraphrasing or rewriting text from another source without proper attribution.
• Replicating figures, tables, or other content from other publications without permission and proper citation.
• Submitting work that has been previously published elsewhere without proper disclosure.
• Self-plagiarism, which involves reusing one's own previously published work without proper citation or disclosure.

2. Prevention and Awareness

We actively promote awareness and education regarding plagiarism among authors, reviewers, and editorial board members. This includes clear guidance on proper citation practices and the importance of maintaining academic integrity.

3. Pre-Submission Checks

Prior to the peer review process, we employ plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts for potential instances of plagiarism. Authors are encouraged to use this software during the manuscript preparation process to identify and rectify any unintentional plagiarism.

4. Peer Review

Our peer review process includes a close examination of the manuscript's content to identify any potential plagiarism. Reviewers are encouraged to report any suspicions to the editorial team.

5. Handling Suspected Plagiarism

If plagiarism is suspected or identified at any stage of the publishing process, the following steps are taken:

• The editorial team reviews the evidence and confirms the existence of plagiarism.

• If plagiarism is confirmed, the manuscript is immediately rejected, and the author(s) are informed of the decision.

• An appropriate notice of retraction or correction is issued for any previously published content found to contain plagiarism.

6. Consequences of Plagiarism

Authors found guilty of plagiarism may face the following consequences:

• Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
• A temporary or permanent ban on submitting future work to our journals.
• Reporting the incident to the author's affiliated institution, funding agencies, or other relevant bodies.

7. Appeals and Ethical Concerns

Authors may appeal a plagiarism decision if they believe it is incorrect or based on a misunderstanding. We have a formal appeals process in place to address such concerns.

8. Self-Plagiarism

Emerging Publisher expects authors to disclose any instances of self-plagiarism or the reuse of their own previously published work. Proper citation and disclosure are required in such cases.

9. Continuous Improvement

We continuously assess and update our plagiarism detection methods and educational efforts to prevent and address plagiarism effectively.

This Plagiarism Policy reflects Emerging Publisher's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing. We uphold the values of academic integrity, transparency, and originality in scholarly research, and we actively work to prevent and address plagiarism to ensure the integrity of the research we publish.