Plagiarism

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited in CRC Journals  journals. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized copying or reuse of text, ideas, images, or data from other sources without appropriate attribution. This also includes self-plagiarism, which is the reuse of portions of text from an author’s previous publications without proper citation.

Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism

  1. Proper Citation
    When reusing text or data, all sources must be properly cited at the point they are used. Reusing wording must be limited and clearly quoted or attributed within the manuscript.
  2. Self-Plagiarism
    Reuse of one’s own previous research without clear attribution is considered self-plagiarism. Authors must ensure that any previous work cited or reused is appropriately credited.
  3. Originality Requirement
    Authors must submit original work. Any significant overlap with existing publications must be disclosed and cited.

Detection and Consequences

CRC Journals  is committed to maintaining academic integrity. We are a member of CrossCheck and use iThenticate software to screen submitted content for originality before publication. iThenticate compares submissions against millions of published papers and billions of web sources. If plagiarism is detected, a thorough investigation will be conducted based on the COPE guidelines.

Possible outcomes of plagiarism detection include:

  • Rejection of the Manuscript
    If plagiarism is found, the manuscript may be rejected.
  • Correction or Retraction
    If the manuscript has already been published, we may correct or retract the paper, as appropriate.
  • Notification of Author’s Institution
    In some cases, the authors’ institutions may be informed about the plagiarism incident.

Reporting Plagiarism

  • Editors and peer reviewers are encouraged to report any concerns related to plagiarism at any stage of the review, publication, or post-publication process.
  • Readers can also report suspected plagiarism after publication.

CRC Journals  adheres to the COPE guidelines for handling plagiarism and follows flowcharts to manage cases of potential plagiarism in submitted manuscripts or published articles

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited in Catalyst Research Chronicles (CRC Journal). This includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized copying or reuse of text, ideas, images, or data from external sources without proper attribution. Such practices violate the fundamental principles of academic integrity and scholarly publishing. The reuse of text from an author’s own prior publications without appropriate citation is considered self-plagiarism. Authors must properly cite all sources and limit the reuse of text, ensuring that proper attribution or quotation is made when necessary.

As a member of CrossCheck, Catalyst Research Chronicles (CRC Journal) utilizes iThenticate to screen submitted manuscripts for originality prior to publication. iThenticate checks submissions against millions of academic papers and a vast database of online content. If any issues are detected, the manuscript will be reviewed according to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Should plagiarism be identified, the manuscript may be rejected, corrected, or retracted, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. In serious cases, the author’s affiliated institution may be notified.

We expect that editors and peer reviewers report any concerns related to plagiarism during the review process or after publication. Additionally, readers are encouraged to report any suspected plagiarism they encounter following an article’s publication. COPE provides detailed flowcharts to guide the handling of potential plagiarism cases during submission, peer review, or post-publication.