JCIP strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form and is committed to maintaining academic integrity.

Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying text, ideas, or data without proper citation
• Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own published work without acknowledgment)
• Paraphrasing without attribution

Screening Process:

All submitted manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software.

Similarity Threshold:

• Acceptable similarity index: maximum 20% (excluding references and common phrases)
• Any manuscript exceeding this threshold will be returned to the author or rejected

Actions for Plagiarism:

If plagiarism is detected:

• Before publication: manuscript will be rejected
• After publication: article may be retracted

Serious ethical violations may result in notification to the authors’ affiliated institutions.