POSTech Journal: Politic, Society and Technology Journal upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. To ensure the authenticity and originality of all submitted manuscripts, the journal implements a strict plagiarism screening process.

Plagiarism Screening Process

• All manuscripts submitted to POSTech Journal will be screened for plagiarism using reputable plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools).

• Manuscripts with significant similarity to previously published work, including self-plagiarism, will be carefully reviewed by the editorial team.

Plagiarism Definition

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying or closely paraphrasing text without proper citation

• Using others’ ideas or data without acknowledgment

• Republishing one’s own previously published work without disclosure (self-plagiarism)

Consequences of Plagiarism

• Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected immediately and removed from the review process.

• Authors may be blacklisted from submitting to POSTech Journal for a certain period or permanently, depending on the severity of the violation.

• In cases where plagiarism is detected after publication, the journal reserves the right to issue a retraction or correction according to COPE guidelines.

Author Responsibilities

• Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original and properly cites all sources.

• Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools before submission to avoid unintentional plagiarism.