Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS) values originality, innovation, and responsible scholarship as fundamental principles of academic publishing. The journal expects all submitted manuscripts to represent the genuine intellectual contribution of the author(s) and to reflect the highest standards of research authenticity.

Maintaining trust in the scientific record requires that all research findings, analyses, interpretations, figures, tables, datasets, and written content be presented honestly and with appropriate acknowledgment of prior work.

Commitment to Original Research

IJERBDS publishes manuscripts that contribute new knowledge, novel methodologies, innovative applications, critical insights, or meaningful advancements within the fields of Big Data Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, and Emerging Technologies.

Authors should ensure that their submissions are the result of their own scholarly efforts and that all influences, references, and supporting sources are properly cited.

The journal encourages responsible academic writing practices that respect intellectual property rights and scholarly contributions.

Forms of Unacceptable Content Reuse

The journal considers the following practices inappropriate and subject to editorial investigation:

  • Unattributed reproduction of published content.
  • Extensive reuse of text from previously disseminated sources.
  • Submission of substantially similar manuscripts to multiple publication venues.
  • Republishing previously published material without adequate disclosure.
  • Unauthorized reproduction of figures, images, charts, tables, or datasets.
  • Misrepresentation of research findings or source material.
  • Artificial alteration of data intended to mislead readers.
  • Improper attribution of contributions or authorship.

Such practices may compromise scholarly integrity and adversely affect the credibility of the publication process.

Similarity Assessment Procedure

As part of the editorial workflow, submitted manuscripts may undergo originality verification using recognized scholarly similarity-assessment technologies and editorial evaluation procedures.

The purpose of similarity assessment is to:

  • Verify originality of submitted content.
  • Identify potential duplication concerns.
  • Detect unattributed textual overlap.
  • Protect intellectual property rights.
  • Maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Editorial evaluation considers both quantitative similarity indicators and qualitative context.

Legitimate overlap may occur in:

  • References and bibliographies.
  • Standard scientific terminology.
  • Commonly used technical expressions.
  • Methodological descriptions.
  • Regulatory or standards-based language.

Therefore, editorial judgments are not based solely on similarity percentages.

Editorial Evaluation of Similarity

When significant overlap is identified, the editorial office may:

  • Request clarification from the author(s).
  • Seek revision and correction before peer review.
  • Request additional citations or acknowledgments.
  • Conduct further investigation.
  • Refer the matter to editorial authorities for assessment.

The journal evaluates each case individually, considering the nature, extent, intent, and scholarly context of the overlap.

Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to IJERBDS, authors confirm that:

  • The work represents an original scholarly contribution.
  • Appropriate acknowledgment has been provided for all sources.
  • Any reused content has been properly disclosed and cited.
  • Required permissions have been obtained where necessary.
  • The manuscript does not knowingly infringe upon intellectual property rights.
  • The submission complies with applicable research and publication standards.

Authors remain solely responsible for the authenticity and originality of submitted material.

Editorial Actions

Where concerns regarding originality arise, the journal may take actions appropriate to the circumstances, including:

  • Requesting revisions.
  • Suspending editorial consideration.
  • Declining publication.
  • Withdrawing accepted manuscripts prior to publication.
  • Issuing corrections where necessary.
  • Removing published content in exceptional circumstances.
  • Publishing notices to maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record.

The specific course of action will depend upon the nature and seriousness of the concern identified.

Research Integrity and Transparency

IJERBDS encourages authors to maintain complete and accurate research records and to preserve supporting materials that may assist in verifying published findings when requested by the editorial office.

The journal supports transparency, reproducibility, accountability, and responsible scholarly communication as essential components of high-quality research.

Continuous Policy Development

As scholarly publishing practices evolve, IJERBDS may periodically review and update its originality and similarity assessment procedures to reflect emerging standards, technological developments, and international best practices.

Updated policies become effective upon publication on the official journal website.

Statement of Commitment

IJERBDS is dedicated to fostering an environment of intellectual honesty, academic responsibility, innovation, and scholarly excellence. Through fair editorial oversight and responsible originality assessment, the journal seeks to preserve the integrity of published research and contribute to the advancement of trustworthy scientific knowledge.