Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

KATIB is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly conduct. Plagiarism, the presentation of another person’s work as one’s own, is a serious offense that undermines the principles of intellectual honesty. This policy outlines the definition of plagiarism, the consequences of plagiarism, and the procedures for handling plagiarism cases.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Copying: Submitting another person’s work as one’s own without attribution.
  • Paraphrasing: Restating another person’s ideas without proper citation.
  • Summarizing: Presenting another person’s ideas in condensed form without proper citation.
  • Mosaic plagiarism: Combining the work of multiple sources without proper citation.
  • Self-plagiarism: Submitting previously published work as new without proper citation.

Consequences of Plagiarism

KATIB takes plagiarism very seriously. Consequences for plagiarism may include, but are not limited to:

  • Academic penalties: Failure of the assignment, course, or program.
  • Publication retraction: Removal of the plagiarized work from publication.
  • Disciplinary action: Suspension or expulsion from the institution.
  • Legal action: In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism, legal action may be pursued.

Prevention and Detection of Plagiarism

KATIB will employ the following measures to prevent and detect plagiarism:

  • Education: Providing clear guidelines and instruction on plagiarism to authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Plagiarism software: Utilizing plagiarism detection software to screen submitted manuscripts.
  • Peer review: Implementing a rigorous peer review process to identify potential plagiarism.
  • Author guidelines: Enforcing strict guidelines for authorship and contribution.

Procedures for Handling Plagiarism Cases

If plagiarism is suspected, the following procedures will be followed:

  1. Investigation: An investigation will be initiated to determine the extent of the plagiarism.
  2. Notification: The accused author will be notified of the allegations in writing.
  3. Due process: The author will be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
  4. Decision: A decision will be made based on the evidence and in accordance with this policy.
  5. Appeal: The author may appeal the decision through the designated appeals process.

Acknowledgements and Permissions

All sources used in a manuscript must be properly cited. Permissions must be obtained for the use of copyrighted material.

Conclusion

KATIB is committed to creating a culture of academic integrity. This policy is intended to protect the intellectual property of authors and to ensure the quality and integrity of the publication.