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Why Researchers Should Avoid Journals that Publish Plagiarized Papers
Scientific journals are supposed to publish accurate, honest, peer-reviewed articles, providing sources for scientists to find important information for their own research. There are many legitimate journals, both in print and online, that…
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The Challenge Of Defining Plagiarism
Defining plagiarism: when you present someone else’s work as your own, you are committing an act of fraud. The website plagiarism.org identifies ten most common types of plagiarism, and ranks them according to their severity:
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Beyond Plagiarism Detection: Strategies for editors working with non-native authors
In today’s interconnected world, academic publishing is no longer confined by borders. Editors often work with authors from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, many of whom speak English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL).…
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Academic Research Misconduct: Spotlight on duplicate publications and simultaneous submissions
Simultaneous submissions and duplicate publications are considered unethical in scientific disciplines. With some exceptions (explained below), most journals do not accept a manuscript unless it is an original work, and the work is not…
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19 Scientific Reports Board Members Resign Over Plagiarism Dispute
Update: “Better late than never!” The proverb seems to be very relevant now with the new update on this plagiarism dispute that started long back in November 2017. The journal Scientific Reports has finally accepted its fault, stating its…
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Research Misconduct: Things you need to know!
Avoiding ethical breaches is crucial in publishing to bolster academic and research integrity. While adherence to the ethical guidelines in research and publishing fosters trust within the academic community, several times, stakeholders…
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Similarity Check: A Unique Plagiarism Screening Tool
Manuscripts provide novel insights that reflect the authenticity and originality of the work when writing and sharing data. To combat plagiarism in manuscripts, CrossCheck (now Similarity Check) has been increasingly used to prevent…
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Citation-based Plagiarism Detector: New citation software tool hunts for plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious issue in higher education and in academic publishing and at times can be difficult to identify. The deliberate misrepresentation of one’s written work by copying it from other authors is considered as serious…
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10 Examples of Plagiarism to Stay Away From!
Plagiarism, or passing someone else’s work as your own, is not a new phenomenon in research. It has gained greater attention with the advent of technology that has made it easier to uncover instances of plagiarism. There are many types of…
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