Plagiarism Policy

Knowledgeable Research upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and takes a firm stance against plagiarism in all its forms. Plagiarism, whether in text, images, or data, is deemed unethical and unacceptable. We view plagiarism as a serious violation of scholarly standards and it is considered morally corrosive. It is prohibited in our journal, as plagiarism is not only illegal but also undermines the credibility of academic work.

Pre-Submission Responsibilities

Before submitting any manuscript, authors are required to conduct a plagiarism check using reliable tools. We encourage authors to use software such as Turnitin, Ithenticate, Urkund, Grammarly, or Plagiarism Detector for this purpose. Submissions that contain plagiarized content, including improperly cited work, will be rejected or returned to the authors for revision without undergoing the peer review process.

Plagiarism Screening Process

All submitted articles are screened for plagiarism prior to being assigned to the Editorial Board. The screening process is carried out using advanced plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or Ithenticate. Should a submission be found to contain plagiarized material, the manuscript will be returned to the author for revision or outright rejection depending on the severity of the plagiarism.

Plagiarism Thresholds and Action

• Below 10% Similarity: Articles with plagiarism levels below 10% may be accepted after a review by the Editor-in-Chief and approval from the peer reviewers.

• Between 10% and 20% Similarity: Articles with plagiarism levels between 10% and 20% will be returned to the author for revision. Authors must submit an updated version with a corrected plagiarism report before resubmission.

• Above 20% Similarity: Articles with plagiarism levels above 20% will be rejected. The authors will be informed of this decision along with the relevant plagiarism report.

Originality Requirement

Authors are expected to submit original work. If including others' work is necessary, proper citations and references must be provided. All authors should ensure that they have received written consent from other authors or institutions before incorporating their ideas or findings into the manuscript.

Plagiarism Monitoring and Reporting

The journal reserves the right to verify plagiarism reports using various detection tools. If plagiarism is detected, authors will be notified immediately and may be asked to provide a revised manuscript or a justification for the similarities. Any articles with plagiarism will not proceed to peer review without addressing the identified issues.

Knowledgeable Research is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic community. Any form of plagiarism is considered a violation of research ethics and will result in severe consequences, including rejection of the article and potential reporting of the misconduct to relevant academic authorities.

Authors must be diligent in ensuring their work is original and properly cited to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in an ethical and credible manner.