Plagiarism Policy

Comparative Philosophy and Religious Traditions (CPRT) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity.

The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form and expects all submissions to represent original scholarly work.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Copying text without proper attribution
Paraphrasing another author’s work without acknowledgment
Using ideas, arguments, or structures without citation
Submitting work written wholly or partially by others without disclosure
Fabricating or misrepresenting sources

Plagiarism may occur in text, footnotes, translations, data, or conceptual frameworks.

2. Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Self-plagiarism occurs when authors reuse substantial portions of their previously published work without proper citation or disclosure.

Redundant publication includes:

Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals
Republishing substantially similar material without acknowledgment
Reusing previously published translations or analyses without citation

Authors must clearly indicate when portions of the work have appeared elsewhere.

3. Plagiarism Detection

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software and editorial review. The journal may:

Compare submitted manuscripts with published literature
Request clarification from authors
Consult independent experts when necessary

Detection tools assist evaluation but do not replace editorial judgment.

4. Minor Overlap

Limited textual similarity in standard phrases, references, or commonly used academic language may not constitute plagiarism. Each case is assessed individually based on:

Extent of overlap
Nature of the copied material
Proper citation or lack thereof

5. Suspected Plagiarism During Review & 6. After Publication

If plagiarism is identified during peer review, the manuscript may be rejected immediately, and the journal may notify the authors’ institution in serious cases.

If discovered after publication, the journal will conduct an investigation and may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction following the Retraction Policy.

7. Responsibility of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring:

Accurate citation of all sources
Proper quotation formatting
Independent verification of references
Disclosure of AI-assisted paraphrasing

Failure to meet these standards constitutes a breach of publication ethics.

8. Commitment to Scholarly Integrity

CPRT views plagiarism not merely as a technical violation, but as a serious breach of academic trust.

"The journal is dedicated to preserving the integrity of intercultural philosophical scholarship and protecting the credibility of the academic record."