Plagiarism Policy

 

Plagiarism is a serious academic and ethical offense that undermines the integrity of research and scholarly work. In the context of social computing research, plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment or citation. This policy outlines our commitment to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and ensuring that all research conducted and published adheres to ethical principles.

Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  1. Verbatim Copying:Reproducing someone else's work, whether it be text, figures, tables, or code, without proper attribution.
  2. Paraphrasing Without Attribution:Rewriting someone else's work in your own words without citing the original source.
  3. Improper Citation:Failing to properly cite sources or giving incorrect or incomplete information about the source of a particular idea, data, or finding.
  4. Self-Plagiarism:Presenting your own previously published work or significant parts thereof as new and original without proper acknowledgment.

Guidelines for Authors and Researchers:

  1. Originality:Authors must ensure that all submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere in whole or in part.
  2. Citation:Properly cite all sources used in the research, including ideas, text, data, figures, and software code. Follow appropriate citation styles recommended by the journal or conference.
  3. Permission:Obtain permission from copyright holders for any third-party material used in the research, including figures, tables, and substantial excerpts of text.
  4. Collaborative Work:Clearly acknowledge the contributions of all collaborators and co-authors. Any significant contribution to the research must be appropriately credited.
  5. Self-Plagiarism:When reusing your own previously published work, ensure that proper acknowledgment and citation are provided to the original publication.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

Violation of this plagiarism policy may result in serious consequences, including but not limited to:

  • Rejection:Immediate rejection of the submitted manuscript or research proposal.
  • Withdrawal:Withdrawal of the published paper from the journal or conference proceedings.
  • Suspension:Temporary suspension of authorship rights or submission privileges.
  • Ban:Permanent ban from submitting to the journal or participating in the conference.

Educational Outreach:

To foster a culture of academic integrity, we encourage authors, reviewers, and researchers to educate themselves and others about plagiarism and its consequences. Awareness and adherence to ethical standards contribute to the credibility and impact of our research community.