Plagiarism Policy

 

The use of third parties’ ideas or words in their original form or slightly changed without a proper citation is considered as “plagiarism” and will not be tolerated. Even if a citation is given, if quotation marks are not placed around words taken directly from another author’s work, the author is still guilty of plagiarism. Reuse of the author’s own previously published words, with or without a citation, is regarded as self-plagiarism. All manuscripts received must be submitted with the Originality Report, which compares the content of the manuscript with the other published materials. In the case of a solid similarity to other published materials, the submitted materials are directly rejected and will not be considered for publication.

  • Author(s) must upload the originality report of their study while submitting a study.

The peer review process is of utmost importance for the success of scientific publishing. Committed to the protection and enhancement of the peer review process, Sport Economics Research (SER) has an obligation to assist the scientific community in all aspects of publishing ethics, especially in cases of (suspected) duplicate submission or plagiarism.

When a reader discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in a paper published in the Sport Economics Research (SER) or has any other complaint about editorial content (plagiarism, duplicate papers, etc.), he/she should make a complaint by e-mail to: editor@sporteconres.com

Considering complaints as an opportunity to improve, we try to respond quickly and constructively.

 

Journal's Plagiarism Response and Preventative Measures

The journal is steadfast in its commitment to upholding intellectual property rights and fostering the originality of its authors' work. Recognizing that the inclusion of plagiarized content in submissions violates ethical research standards, the journal mandates strict adherence to ethical guidelines from all contributors to avoid any form of plagiarism.

 

Procedures for Suspected Plagiarism:

  • Preliminary Review: The Publication Board conducts an initial assessment to determine the validity of any plagiarism allegations.
  • In-Depth Evaluation: Should the preliminary review suggest potential plagiarism, the Editorial Board undertakes a thorough examination of the article.
  • Communication with Authors: The journal contacts the author(s) to notify them of the suspicion and requests a detailed explanation within 15 days.
  • Institutional Notification: If the author(s) do not respond within the specified timeframe, the journal informs the affiliated university to initiate an official investigation.

 

Actions for Confirmed Plagiarism in Published Articles:

  • University Notification: The journal promptly informs the affiliated university, urging them to take disciplinary measures against the author(s).
  • Article Removal: The journal removes the PDF version of the plagiarized article from its website, eliminates the article from the issue archive, and disables all associated links. The title is amended to include "Plagiarized Article."
  • Author Sanctions: The journal deactivates the author's account and rejects all future submissions from the author(s).

 

Preventative Measures:

  • Similarity Report Requirement: Authors must submit a similarity report with each new submission.
  • Ongoing Plagiarism Checks: Articles that pass the initial review may still be subjected to additional plagiarism checks using advanced software.
  • Author Notification and Article Revisions: If plagiarism or self-plagiarism is detected, the authors are promptly informed. Articles with an overall similarity rate above 20% may be rejected or returned to the author for revision.

By implementing this comprehensive plagiarism policy, the journal ensures the integrity of academic work and upholds the highest standards of scholarly research.