Plagiarism Policy

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