Plagiarism and Originality Policy

The Journal of Gender and Population Studies (JGPS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. All submitted manuscripts are subject to a plagiarism screening process to ensure that the content is original and free from unethical academic practices.

Plagiarism Screening Process:

  1. Initial Check
    Upon submission, every manuscript is screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent tools). This process checks for similarities with published works, web content, and previously submitted manuscripts.

  2. Similarity Threshold
    Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% (excluding references, quotations, and methodological terms) will be reviewed more closely by the editorial team. A high similarity score may result in direct rejection or a request for revision and clarification.

  3. Types of Unacceptable Practices

    • Copying or paraphrasing significant portions of another work without citation

    • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published content without proper reference or justification)

    • Submitting content that has been published elsewhere (duplicate publication)

    • Fabrication or falsification of sources

  4. Consequences
    If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the review or publication process:

    • The manuscript will be rejected or withdrawn

    • The authors’ institutions may be notified

    • Future submissions from the authors may be subject to additional scrutiny or rejection

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. All sources must be properly cited, and permissions must be obtained for any third-party material.

The journal adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for handling cases of suspected plagiarism.