PLAGIARISM POLICY

Plagiarism Policy

Insight on Educational Mathematics (IEM)

Insight on Educational Mathematics (IEM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. The journal adopts a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism in any form.

All manuscripts submitted to IEM must be original works that have not been previously published, are not under consideration elsewhere, and properly acknowledge the contributions of other authors.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Presenting another person's ideas, words, data, images, tables, figures, or results as one's own;

  • Copying text without proper quotation and citation;

  • Inadequate paraphrasing of previously published material;

  • Self-plagiarism or redundant publication;

  • Using translated material from other sources without proper acknowledgment;

  • Submitting substantially similar manuscripts to multiple journals.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are appropriately cited and referenced.

Similarity Screening

All manuscripts submitted to IEM are screened using Turnitin Similarity Check and may also undergo manual evaluation by the editorial team.

The similarity report is used as an initial screening tool. Editorial decisions are based not only on the similarity percentage but also on the nature, location, and context of the similarities identified.

Similarity Thresholds

Similarity Index Above 30%

  • The manuscript will be rejected without peer review.

  • The author will be informed of the reasons for rejection.

  • Resubmission may only be considered if the manuscript has been substantially revised and treated as a new submission.

Similarity Index Between 15% and 30%

  • The manuscript will be returned to the author for revision.

  • Authors must improve paraphrasing, remove inappropriate similarities, and provide proper citations where necessary.

  • A revised manuscript may be resubmitted for further evaluation.

Similarity Index Below 15%

  • The manuscript may proceed to the next stage of editorial evaluation.

  • Additional revisions may still be requested if inappropriate citation practices or unattributed similarities are identified.

Types of Unacceptable Similarity

The following practices are considered unacceptable:

  1. Direct copying of text without citation.

  2. Extensive copying even when citations are provided.

  3. Mosaic plagiarism (patchwriting).

  4. Unauthorized reuse of figures, tables, or illustrations.

  5. Self-plagiarism involving substantial overlap with previously published work.

  6. Duplicate or redundant publication.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Submit only original work.

  • Properly acknowledge all sources used.

  • Use quotation marks when reproducing exact wording.

  • Obtain permission when reproducing copyrighted materials where required.

  • Ensure accurate and complete referencing.

  • Provide explanations if significant overlap with prior publications exists.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism or unethical text reuse is detected, IEM may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Request manuscript revision;

  • Reject the manuscript;

  • Withdraw the manuscript from the review process;

  • Retract a published article;

  • Notify the author's institution when serious misconduct is confirmed;

  • Prohibit future submissions for a specified period in cases of severe publication misconduct.

Post-Publication Plagiarism

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the Editorial Board will investigate the matter following the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Depending on the severity of the case, the journal may publish:

  • A correction;

  • An expression of concern;

  • A retraction notice.

The journal reserves the right to take any necessary action to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Academic Integrity

Insight on Educational Mathematics is committed to promoting ethical research and responsible scholarly communication. Authors, reviewers, and editors share responsibility for ensuring that all published works uphold the principles of honesty, transparency, originality, and academic integrity.