The Journal of Software Engineering and Computing (JSEC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes the use of another person’s ideas, words, data, or research results without proper acknowledgment. This includes copying text, figures, tables, or concepts from other publications without appropriate citation.

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

• Direct copying of text without citation
• Paraphrasing another author’s work without proper acknowledgment
• Using data, images, or results without permission or reference
• Submitting previously published work as original research (duplicate publication)

Plagiarism Detection

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or similar software, along with editorial review processes, to verify originality and ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards.

Manuscripts that show significant similarity with previously published works may be rejected before the peer review process.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the editorial process, the journal will take appropriate action depending on the severity of the case. These actions may include:

• Immediate rejection of the manuscript
• Request for revision and proper citation
• Retraction of the published article if plagiarism is discovered after publication
• Notification to the authors’ affiliated institutions if necessary

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are entirely original and that all sources are properly cited. By submitting a manuscript to JSEC, authors confirm that their work complies with ethical standards and does not contain plagiarized material.

Ethical Commitment

The journal promotes responsible research practices and encourages authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold integrity, transparency, and academic honesty in all aspects of the publication process.