Plagiarsm Policy

Hubula: International Proceeding on Interdisciplinary Studies is committed to maintaining the highest academic standards and ensuring that all published content adheres to ethical practices. Plagiarism is considered a serious offense in academic publishing and undermines the integrity of research.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, images, or data from published works without citation

  • Paraphrasing without appropriate reference to the original source

  • Self-plagiarism (reusing significant portions of one’s own previous publications without proper acknowledgment)

Prevention and Detection

  • Pre-Submission Check: All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced plagiarism detection software. Submissions with a similarity index above 20% (excluding references) may be returned to authors for revision or may be rejected.

  • Ongoing Vigilance: In cases of suspected plagiarism after publication, Hubula reserves the right to retract or correct the affected article.

  • Transparency: Authors are required to provide proper citations and acknowledgments for all sources, including datasets, software, and ideas that are not their own.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Rejection of Manuscripts: Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism may be rejected from the review process.

  • Retraction of Published Articles: If plagiarism is discovered after an article has been published, the article will be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.

  • Reporting to Institutions: In cases of severe or repeated misconduct, Hubula may report the matter to the authors' affiliated institutions or funding bodies.

Author Responsibility

  • Authors must ensure that all content in their submission is original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism.

  • Authors must confirm that the manuscript is not under simultaneous submission to other journals or proceedings.

  • In the case of self-plagiarism, authors must disclose prior use of any content from their previous works.

Appeals and Dispute Resolution

If authors believe a plagiarism decision has been made in error, they may appeal the decision by submitting a formal appeal to the editorial board. The editorial team will review the case and provide a fair resolution based on the evidence.

Hubula is dedicated to preserving the academic integrity of the research community and maintaining a transparent, ethical, and credible platform for all scholars.