Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy for Urdu Research Journal: ارمغانِ سرحد

Armaghan-e-Sarhad (ارمغانِ سرحد) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical research practices. The journal follows internationally recognized principles to prevent plagiarism and ensure that all published research represents the original work of the authors.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of another person’s ideas, words, data, images, or research findings without proper acknowledgment. The journal considers the following forms of plagiarism:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, sentences, or sections from another source without appropriate citation.

  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial parts of an author’s previously published work without proper acknowledgment or permission.

  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Combining copied phrases, ideas, or structures from multiple sources without adequate referencing.

  • Data Plagiarism: Using research data, results, tables, or figures from other sources without proper attribution.

  • Unintentional Plagiarism: Failure to correctly cite or acknowledge sources due to negligence or misunderstanding.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to Armaghan-e-Sarhad must ensure that:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published previously.

  • The manuscript is not under review by another journal.

  • All sources, ideas, quotations, data, and materials obtained from other works are properly cited.

  • Appropriate permissions are obtained for copyrighted materials, where required.

  • All authors approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Authors are responsible for maintaining academic honesty throughout the research and publication process.

Similarity Checking Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism and similarity screening before final acceptance.The journal uses appropriate plagiarism detection tools to identify similarities between submitted manuscripts and existing published materials. The similarity report is reviewed by the editorial team to determine whether the detected similarities are acceptable, properly cited, or require further action.

A similarity check does not replace editorial judgment; the final decision is made by the editor based on academic and ethical considerations.

Acceptable Similarity Level

The journal evaluates similarity percentages according to the nature of the manuscript, disciplinary standards, and proper citation practices. High levels of similarity without appropriate attribution may result in rejection or revision requests.

Actions Against Plagiarism

If plagiarism or unethical reuse of content is detected:

Before Publication:

  • The manuscript may be returned to authors for correction if minor citation issues are identified.

  • Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism may be rejected immediately.

After Publication:

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal may:

  • Publish a correction or clarification notice.

  • Retract the article according to ethical publishing standards.

  • Remove the article from active publication when necessary.

  • Inform relevant institutions or authorities in cases of serious misconduct.

Editorial and Reviewer Responsibilities

Editors and reviewers of Armaghan-e-Sarhad are responsible for maintaining publication integrity by:

  • Ensuring manuscripts undergo appropriate originality checks.

  • Identifying possible plagiarism or ethical concerns during review.

  • Maintaining confidentiality during the evaluation process.

  • Reporting suspected research misconduct to the editorial board.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal plagiarism-related decisions by submitting a formal explanation with supporting evidence to the editorial office. Appeals will be reviewed by the editorial board, and the final decision will be communicated to the author.