Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy for the Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL)

The Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in all published works. The journal has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, to ensure the credibility and ethical foundation of its publications.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the use of someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying or closely paraphrasing text from another source without citation.
  • Presenting someone else's data, research, or ideas as one's own.
  • Reusing substantial parts of one's previously published work (self-plagiarism) without proper citation or disclosure.

Submission Screening

All submissions to RIAL undergo a rigorous plagiarism check using reliable plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate). Manuscripts found to have significant overlap with other published works will be rejected or returned to authors for revision, depending on the severity of the issue.

Author Responsibility

Authors must ensure that their submissions are entirely original and that all sources are appropriately cited. If the work includes content from other sources, it is the author's responsibility to:

  • Obtain necessary permissions for reusing copyrighted material.
  • Provide accurate and complete citations for all referenced works.

Editorial Action on Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected:

  • Before publication: The manuscript will be rejected, or the authors will be asked to revise and properly attribute the plagiarized content.
  • After publication: The article may be retracted, with a retraction notice published online. The authors’ institutions may also be notified of the misconduct.

Exceptions and Allowances

  • Properly cited quotations, summaries, and paraphrased content do not constitute plagiarism.
  • Overlap in methodology descriptions and references to standard practices in the field may be acceptable if appropriately cited.

Appeal Process

Authors have the right to appeal any decisions related to plagiarism accusations. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the editorial board within 14 days of receiving the decision.

Prevention and Education

RIAL is committed to educating authors, especially early-career researchers, about plagiarism and academic integrity. Guidelines and resources are provided on the journal’s website to help authors understand and avoid plagiarism.