Plagiarism Policy

1. Introduction:

"Journal for Current Signs" (JCS) is committed to publishing original and high-quality research that contributes to the understanding of current societal trends and phenomena. To maintain this commitment, JCS upholds a strict policy against plagiarism and academic misconduct.

2. Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying or paraphrasing another author's work without citation.
• Using data, figures, or tables from another source without permission or acknowledgment.
• Failing to give proper credit to the original source of an idea or theory.
• Self-plagiarism: reusing significant portions of your own previously published work without proper citation.

3. Consequences of Plagiarism:

JCS takes plagiarism seriously and will take appropriate action in response to any detected instances. This may include:

• Rejection of the submitted manuscript.
• Retraction of a published article.
• Notification of the author's institution or funding agency.
• Blacklisting the author from future submissions to JCS.

4. Avoiding Plagiarism:

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. To avoid plagiarism, authors should:

• Cite all sources accurately and consistently using a recognized style guide (e.g., APA, MLA).
• Use quotation marks for direct quotes and paraphrasing in their own words.
• Obtain permission from copyright holders for the use of copyrighted material.
• Keep detailed records of sources used in their research.
• Use plagiarism detection software to check their work for potential issues.

5. Reporting Plagiarism:

If you suspect that a submitted or published manuscript contains plagiarized material, please report it to the JCS editors immediately. You can provide details about the suspected plagiarism and any relevant evidence you may have.