International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Health and Nutrition

Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Health and Nutrition is a peer-reviewed, refereed, multidisciplinary, and online research journal that strictly adheres to ethical publishing practices as per guidelines and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards. Maintaining research integrity and originality is fundamental to the journal’s mission, and plagiarism prevention is a key aspect of this commitment. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious academic offense. Authors submitting manuscripts to this journal must ensure that their work is original and free from any form of plagiarism. The journal follows a stringent plagiarism detection policy, and all submissions undergo thorough similarity checks to maintain the highest level of academic integrity.

  The author will be required to clarify regarding the plagiarized manuscript within one week if it is found to be suspected of plagiarism during any stages even after publication. Without a reasonable and timely explanation, the manuscript will be automatically rejected and removed from the system. Any manuscripts submitted by the same author will not be accepted.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of another author's work, ideas, or expressions without proper citation and acknowledgment. It includes but is not limited to:

★ Direct Plagiarism: Copying another author's work verbatim without citation.
★ Self-Plagiarism (Redundant Publication): Reusing one's own previously published work without proper attribution or permission.
★ Paraphrased Plagiarism: Rewriting someone else's ideas without proper credit.
★ Mosaic Plagiarism: Mixing copied phrases from multiple sources without citation.
★ Improper Citation: Failing to cite sources correctly, leading to misrepresentation.

Example of Plagiarism

• Copying and pasting from the Internet and posting somewhere else without proper citation.
• Putting your name on another person's research or project.
• Copying exact wording from another person's text.
• Using another person's photo, diagram, tables, sounds, or ideas without proper citation.
• Presenting research in your own words without providing references.
• Purchasing another person's text and using it as your own.
• Presenting ideas in the same format and order as your research source.

Similarity Score and Acceptable Limits

The International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Health and Nutrition follows guidelines regarding similarity thresholds to determine the acceptability of manuscripts. The standard similarity score limit is:

• Below 10% – Acceptable, considered original work.

Plagiarism Detection Process

• Initial Screening: All submitted manuscripts undergo a preliminary plagiarism check using reliable software.
• Editorial Review: The editorial board reviews the similarity report and evaluates whether the identified overlaps are properly cited and within acceptable limits.
• Decision Making: If plagiarism is within the acceptable range, the manuscript proceeds to the peer-review process. If plagiarism exceeds acceptable limits, the manuscript is returned to the author for correction or outright rejected.
• Reevaluation After Revisions: If revisions are made, the revised manuscript is rechecked for plagiarism before final acceptance.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage—before or after publication—the following actions will be taken:

• Pre-Publication Stage: The manuscript is either sent back for revision or rejected based on the similarity score.
• Post-Publication Stage: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the paper may be retracted from the journal’s archive. The author(s) may be blacklisted from submitting future papers to the journal. The institution or funding body associated with the author(s) may be informed.

The journal reserves the right to take strict action against authors who engage in unethical research practices.

Important Point

• Give credit to references.
• Mention all sources of information.
• Provide acknowledgments and footnotes.
• Avoid paraphrasing the authentic work.
• Seek permission from the creator of the original work for extensive quotations.
• Take permission from the publisher of the previous article written by you to avoid self-plagiarism.
• Seek permission for the use of published illustrations.

The International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Health and Nutrition upholds the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal strictly enforces plagiarism prevention policies to maintain academic credibility and authenticity. Authors are urged to adhere to ethical writing standards, ensuring that their work is free from plagiarism and within the permissible similarity limits as per guidelines. Failure to comply with these standards will result in strict consequences, including manuscript rejection, retraction, or blacklisting. By submitting a manuscript to this journal, authors agree to abide by these plagiarism prevention policies and uphold the principles of ethical research and publication.

AI-Generated Content Policy

The International Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Health and Nutrition is a peer-reviewed, refereed, multidisciplinary, and online published research journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical research practices. With the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research and content generation, it is essential to establish clear guidelines to regulate their use in academic publications. This AI-Generated Content Policy aligns with guidelines and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical compliance in research and scholarly work submitted to the journal.