Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Recreational Sports Samudra is committed to maintaining the academic integrity and originality of every article published. Therefore, we implement a strict policy regarding plagiarism to ensure that all published works are free from duplication or unethical copying.

Plagiarism Policy

1. Maximum Similarity Level
   - Submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software. The maximum similarity index allowed is 20%, with the exception of quotations and reference lists.
2. Definition of Plagiarism
   - Direct plagiarism: Copying part or all of the text from another source without proper attribution.
   - Partial plagiarism:Taking ideas or sentence structures from other sources without explicitly citing the source.
   - Self-plagiarism: Reusing your own previously published work without proper attribution or permission.
3. Penalties for Violations
   - If indications of plagiarism are found prior to publication, the manuscript will be returned to the author for revision or rejected outright.
   - If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article may be retracted and the author will be prohibited from submitting manuscripts to this journal for a certain period.

The Samudra Recreational Sports Journal invites all authors to maintain high academic standards by ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original and follow the applicable scientific writing guidelines.