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International Research Journal of Computer and Electronics Engineering (IRJCEE)
The International Research Journal of Computer and Electronics Engineering (IRJCEE) maintains a strict plagiarism policy to uphold academic integrity, originality, and ethical scholarly publishing. The journal is committed to publishing only original and authentic research contributions in the field of engineering and technology.
All submitted manuscripts are expected to be the original work of the author(s) and must be free from plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unethical textual or intellectual overlap.
Policy Statement
IRJCEE has zero tolerance for plagiarism.
Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable. Manuscripts containing plagiarized material, uncredited copied content, manipulated authorship, or duplicate publication may be rejected immediately.
All manuscripts submitted to IRJCEE are subject to plagiarism screening before entering the peer review process.
What Constitutes Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
- Copying text from published or unpublished sources without proper citation
- Using ideas, data, results, or interpretations of others without acknowledgment
- Presenting another person’s work as one’s own
- Submitting copied or paraphrased content without attribution
- Reproducing figures, tables, or illustrations without permission or citation
- Using source code, algorithms, or technical models without proper credit
- Improper paraphrasing that closely mirrors original content
- Translating another work and presenting it as original without attribution
Any such practice is considered unethical and constitutes publication misconduct.
Forms of Plagiarism
IRJCEE recognizes the following forms of plagiarism:
1. Direct Plagiarism
Verbatim copying of text from another source without quotation, citation, or acknowledgment.
2. Self-Plagiarism
Reusing one’s own previously published work, in whole or in part, without proper disclosure, citation, or editorial approval.
3. Mosaic Plagiarism
Borrowing phrases, sentence structures, or ideas from a source and slightly modifying them without proper acknowledgment.
4. Data Plagiarism
Using another researcher’s data, results, datasets, or findings without proper attribution.
5. Figure and Table Plagiarism
Reproducing charts, images, diagrams, graphs, or tables without citation, attribution, or permission where required.
6. Idea Plagiarism
Using another person’s original concepts, methodologies, or interpretations without proper acknowledgment.
Similarity Screening
All submitted manuscripts may undergo plagiarism and similarity checks prior to peer review.
The editorial office evaluates manuscripts for:
- Textual overlap
- Duplicate content
- Improper paraphrasing
- Reused published material
- Citation omission
- Similarity to published and online sources
Similarity reports are reviewed carefully by the editorial team, and editorial judgment is applied to distinguish acceptable scholarly overlap from unethical copying.
Acceptable Similarity Limit
IRJCEE expects manuscripts to maintain a similarity index within acceptable academic limits.
- A similarity score of up to 15% is generally acceptable
- Similarity beyond acceptable limits may require clarification, revision, or rejection
- High similarity in core sections such as results, discussion, or conclusion is considered serious even if the total percentage appears low
Similarity thresholds are evaluated based on quality, context, and source overlap, not solely on percentage.
Exclusions from Similarity Evaluation
The following may be excluded from similarity consideration where appropriate:
- Properly cited quotations
- Standard technical terminology
- Common methodological descriptions
- References and bibliography
- Author affiliations and institutional details
- Template-based declarations and acknowledgements
Editorial discretion applies in assessing such overlap.
Actions in Case of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is detected, IRJCEE may take one or more of the following actions depending on the severity of the case:
Minor Overlap
- Manuscript returned to authors for correction
- Citation and rewriting required
- Resubmission permitted after revision
Moderate Overlap
- Manuscript placed on hold
- Detailed explanation requested from authors
- Editorial review conducted before further processing
Major Plagiarism
- Immediate rejection of manuscript
- Manuscript removed from editorial process
- Authors may be restricted from future submissions
- Institution may be notified in serious cases
Post-Publication Plagiarism
If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal may take corrective action, including:
- Publication of correction notice
- Expression of concern
- Retraction of article
- Removal or correction of online content
- Notification to indexing agencies or institutions where necessary
Such actions will be taken in accordance with publication ethics and editorial review.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for ensuring that:
- Submitted work is original
- All sources are properly cited
- Quoted material is clearly identified
- Reused content is disclosed
- Permissions are obtained where required
- Manuscripts are checked for similarity before submission
Authors must ensure compliance with ethical academic writing standards prior to submission.
Editorial Responsibilities
The editorial team is responsible for:
- Screening manuscripts for plagiarism
- Reviewing similarity reports
- Evaluating suspected ethical overlap
- Communicating concerns to authors
- Taking appropriate editorial action in confirmed cases
The editorial office reserves the right to reject or retract manuscripts that violate this policy.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are encouraged to report any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unattributed overlap identified during peer review.
Reviewer concerns are treated seriously and investigated by the editorial office.
Ethical Enforcement
IRJCEE treats plagiarism as a serious breach of academic and publication ethics.
Any attempt to misrepresent authorship, originality, or scholarly contribution undermines the integrity of scientific communication and will be addressed accordingly.
Final Statement
The International Research Journal of Computer and Electronics Engineering (IRJCEE) is committed to preserving originality, ethical scholarship, and academic integrity.
Authors are expected to submit authentic and properly attributed research, and all manuscripts must comply fully with the journal’s plagiarism policy before publication.