Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts submitted to the EPH – International Journal of Science and Engineering are subject to similarity checks using recognized plagiarism detection tools as part of the editorial evaluation process.
The editorial team carefully reviews similarity reports to determine whether any overlap is acceptable, properly cited, or constitutes plagiarism.
If significant similarity or unattributed content is identified, the manuscript may be:
- Returned to the authors for revision and correction
- Rejected by the editorial office
- Subject to further investigation in accordance with publication ethics policies
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original, properly referenced, and free from plagiarism. All sources, data, and previously published materials must be appropriately acknowledged.
- All references are properly cited and acknowledged
- Direct quotations are clearly indicated
- Previously published figures or tables are used only with required permissions
- The manuscript represents original research or analysis
Actions in Cases of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is identified during the review process, the manuscript may be rejected or returned to the authors for clarification, revision, or explanation.
If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal may take appropriate corrective actions, including:
- Issuing a correction or retraction of the published article
- Notifying the authors’ affiliated institutions or funding agencies where necessary
- Restricting future submissions from the authors for a specified period
The EPH – International Journal of Science and Engineering reserves the right to take all necessary editorial actions to uphold the integrity, credibility, and ethical standards of the scholarly record.
