Journal Psychology and Economy upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism. To ensure the originality and quality of submissions, the journal implements the following plagiarism policy:

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the practice of using someone else’s work, ideas, or words without proper acknowledgment or permission, presenting it as one’s own. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Direct copying of text, images, or data from another source without proper citation.
2. Paraphrasing another’s work without appropriate acknowledgment.
3. Submitting work that has been published elsewhere as original.

Plagiarism Detection

1. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools).
2. The journal considers a similarity index of more than 20% (excluding references and common phrases) to be a potential concern.

Actions Taken for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the submission or publication process, the following actions may be taken based on the severity of the case:

1. Minor Similarity: Authors are requested to revise the manuscript and properly cite all sources.
2. Significant Plagiarism: The manuscript is immediately rejected, and the authors are notified of the decision.
3. Published Articles: If plagiarism is identified in a published article:
   • The article will be retracted from the journal.
   • A retraction statement will be published on the journal’s website.
   • Authors may be barred from future submissions to the journal.

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and properly cited. Submitting plagiarized content violates academic ethics and will not be tolerated.

Policy Reference

This plagiarism policy adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the editorial team.