Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism, in any form, is a serious academic and ethical offense. As such, "Quarterly Management Science Archive Letter" (QMSAL) maintains a strict policy against plagiarism to ensure the integrity of scholarly work and to uphold academic standards. The following guidelines outline what constitutes plagiarism and the consequences for engaging in such behavior within the context of QMSAL:

  1. Definition of Plagiarism:

   Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or work without proper citation or acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying verbatim from a source without quotation marks and proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing another person's work without giving appropriate credit.
  • Using images, graphs, or any other form of visual representation without proper attribution.
  • Self-plagiarism, which involves submitting one's own previously published work without proper citation or authorization.
  1. Responsibilities of Authors:

   Authors submitting manuscripts to QMSAL are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and does not contain any plagiarized content. They must appropriately cite all sources used, including their own previously published work, and obtain permission for any copyrighted material included in their submission.

  1. Review Process:

   All manuscripts submitted to QMSAL undergo a thorough peer-review process. During this process, editors and reviewers assess the originality of the work and check for any instances of plagiarism using plagiarism detection software. Authors found to have engaged in plagiarism will face severe consequences, including rejection of their submission and possible prohibition from future submissions to QMSAL.

  1. Consequences of Plagiarism:

   If plagiarism is detected in a manuscript submitted to QMSAL, the following actions may be taken:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • Notification of the author's institution or employer, if applicable.
  • Prohibition of future submissions to QMSAL.
  • Public disclosure of the plagiarism incident, including the names of the authors involved.
  1. Appeals Process:

   Authors who believe their work has been unfairly accused of plagiarism may appeal the decision by providing evidence to support their claim. The editorial board of QMSAL will review the appeal and make a final decision regarding the status of the manuscript.

  1. Education and Prevention:

   QMSAL is committed to educating authors about the importance of academic integrity and proper citation practices. Guidelines on avoiding plagiarism are provided to authors during the submission process, and resources for understanding and citing sources correctly are made available on the journal's website.