Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Prakriti Darshan – International Journal of Environment Science & Multidisciplinary Studies
www.prakritidarshanjournal.com

At Prakriti Darshan, we are deeply committed to promoting original, ethical, and high-quality research. To maintain the integrity and credibility of our journal, we expect all authors and co-authors to strictly adhere to our plagiarism policy.

Definition of Plagiarism :

Plagiarism is the unethical practice of copying someone else's work, ideas, data, or words without giving appropriate credit. It includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text from other published sources without proper citation.
  • Rewording someone else’s ideas without acknowledgment.
  • Submitting the same work to multiple journals (self-plagiarism) without disclosure.
  • Using data, images, tables, or graphs without proper permission and credit.

Our Policy

  1. Zero Tolerance:

We have a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Any form of plagiarism will lead to the immediate rejection of the article.

  1. Plagiarism Check:

All submitted articles will be screened for plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software. Articles must have a plagiarism level below 10% excluding references and properly cited quotes.

  1. Responsibility of Authors and Co-Authors:
  • It is the sole responsibility of all authors and co-authors to ensure that their manuscript is free from any form of plagiarism.
  • Authors must provide original content and properly acknowledge all sources.
  • By submitting a manuscript to Prakriti Darshan, authors agree to abide by this plagiarism policy.
  1. Consequences of Plagiarism:
  • If plagiarism is detected during the review process, the manuscript will be rejected immediately.
  • If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article will be retracted, and a notice of retraction will be published.
  • Authors found guilty may be blacklisted and banned from future submissions.
  1. Appeal and Clarifications:

If an author feels that their article has been wrongly flagged for plagiarism, they may appeal by providing supporting evidence for their claims. The editorial board's decision will be final.

Final Note

Prakriti Darshan believes in fostering a culture of honesty, originality, and academic excellence. We request all our contributing authors and researchers to support us in upholding these values. Original work not only strengthens your credibility but also contributes meaningfully to the scientific community.