PLAGIARISM POLICY

International Journal of Primary and Secondary Research (IJPSR) maintains a zero-tolerance approach toward plagiarism. Originality is the foundation of scholarly research, and the journal is committed to publishing only authentic, ethically produced work.

Plagiarism Check Process

• All submissions undergo advanced plagiarism screening before review.
• Similarity reports are evaluated carefully, considering quotations, citations, and academic norms.
• Manuscripts with unacceptable overlap are rejected or returned for revision.

Forms of Plagiarism Not Allowed

• Copying text, ideas, data, or figures without proper credit
• Self-plagiarism without disclosure
• Paraphrasing without acknowledgement
• Republishing previously published work

Consequences

• Immediate rejection of the manuscript
• Blacklisting of authors in severe cases
• Notification to affiliated institutions (if necessary)

International Journal of Primary and Secondary Research (IJPSR) ensures that every published article meets the highest standards of honesty, originality, and academic integrity.