*Cognitive Thinking* Cognitive Thinking is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity in the publication of research. This policy outlines the procedures and consequences regarding plagiarism, ensuring that all manuscripts submitted to the journal are original, properly cited, and free from unethical practices.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or words without appropriate acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, images, data, or other content from another source without citation.
- Self-Plagiarism: Submitting previously published work as if it is new, without acknowledging its prior publication.
- Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting or paraphrasing another author’s work without proper citation.
- Unattributed Ideas or Data: Presenting someone else’s theories, ideas, or data as your own, even if paraphrased or synthesized.
Plagiarism Detection
To uphold our commitment to academic integrity, Cognitive Thinking employs advanced plagiarism detection tools, such as Turnitin or other similar software, to screen all submitted manuscripts.
- Manuscripts that display significant similarity to other sources will be flagged for further review
- Any manuscript that contains substantial uncredited material will be rejected and the authors will be notified.
Citation and Referencing
Accurate and proper citation is essential for academic transparency. Authors must ensure that they have cited all sources carefully, including:
- Quoted Material: All direct quotes should be properly cited.
- Paraphrased Ideas: All paraphrased content should be acknowledged.
- Data, Charts, and Tables:Any data or images sourced from other works must be correctly referenced.
Handling Plagiarism Allegations
If plagiarism is detected or alleged, the following steps will be taken:
- Investigation: A thorough investigation will be conducted to assess the extent of the plagiarism. The corresponding author will be informed and given an opportunity to explain and rectify the issue.
Consequences of Plagiarism
Authors found guilty of plagiarism will face the following consequences:
- Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
- Formal record of the incident will be kept.
- In cases of serious or repeated offenses, the author(s) may be banned from submitting manuscripts to *Cognitive Thinking* for a defined period.
Ethical Responsibility
Authors are expected to always uphold academic honesty and ethical research practices. Any attempt to manipulate the review process, falsify data, or engage in any form of misconduct related to plagiarism will result in serious consequences as outlined above.