Journal Photizo is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and any form of academic dishonesty. All submissions are carefully scrutinized to ensure that authors adhere to the principles of originality, proper citation, and intellectual honesty.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the act of using someone else’s work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment or citation. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying text, figures, or data from other sources without proper attribution
• Paraphrasing or rewording someone else’s ideas or arguments without credit
• Self-plagiarism, which refers to reusing one’s own previously published work without proper acknowledgment
• Using materials (such as charts, graphs, or images) without obtaining the necessary permissions or citing the source

2. Detection of Plagiarism

Journal Photizo utilizes plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate) to screen all submitted manuscripts for similarities with existing published content. The manuscript is checked for both direct copying and paraphrasing of other sources. If plagiarism is detected, the article will be subject to further review and may be rejected.

3. Action Taken in Case of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is identified, the following actions may be taken:

• Immediate rejection: If significant plagiarism is found in the manuscript, it will be rejected without further review, and the author will be notified.
• Revision request: If only minor plagiarism or improper citation is identified, the author may be asked to revise the manuscript, providing proper citations and making necessary changes.
• Ban on future submissions: In cases of serious or repeated plagiarism, the author(s) may be banned from submitting future work to Journal Photizo.

4. Responsibility of Authors

It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that their work is free from plagiarism and that all sources of information, data, and ideas are properly cited. Authors must provide clear attribution to the original authors of any materials, data, or research that is incorporated into their manuscript.

5. Self-Plagiarism

Authors are discouraged from submitting previously published work or reusing parts of their own prior work without proper acknowledgment. In cases of self-plagiarism, authors should clearly cite their prior publications if they wish to reuse or build upon their own previously published material.

6. Ethical Standards

Journal Photizo adheres to the highest ethical standards in academic publishing, ensuring the credibility and integrity of all published work. The journal encourages authors, reviewers, and editors to be vigilant in identifying and addressing instances of plagiarism.

7. Transparency

In the event that plagiarism is detected after an article has been published, Journal Photizo will take appropriate corrective measures, which may include issuing a correction, retraction, or formal notice of misconduct. The journal is committed to transparency in all such cases.

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