Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Human and Social Dynamics (IJHSD) maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and all forms of inappropriate use of another person's work. Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and properly acknowledge all sources, ideas, words, data, and materials used in their research.

All submitted manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism or excessive similarity using appropriate plagiarism-detection tools. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism, unattributed material, duplicate text, or inappropriate self-plagiarism may be returned to the authors, rejected, or subject to further investigation depending on the nature and extent of the concern.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that quotations, paraphrased material, ideas, figures, data, and other sources are properly cited and referenced. Reusing substantial portions of an author's previously published work without appropriate citation or disclosure may also be considered self-plagiarism or redundant publication.

If plagiarism is identified after publication, IJHSD may take appropriate action, including issuing a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the case. The journal may also notify the relevant institution or other appropriate authorities where necessary.

By submitting a manuscript to IJHSD, authors confirm that their work is original, properly referenced, and does not contain plagiarized or improperly reused material.