Plagiarism & Retraction Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Journal Development of Resource Science strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. The Editorial Board has established this policy to define preventive measures and sanctions for cases of plagiarism or excessive similarity in manuscripts submitted for publication.
All submitted manuscripts are screened using Turnitin plagiarism detection software, both at the initial submission stage and prior to publication. A maximum similarity index of 30% is permitted. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be returned to the authors for revision and resubmission.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the use or close imitation of the language, ideas, or intellectual content of another author and presenting them as one’s own original work, without appropriate acknowledgment.

Originality Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Verbatim text from other sources must be clearly identified through quotation marks or indentation and accompanied by proper citation.
  • Reproduction of text beyond fair use (generally more than two to three consecutive sentences) or reuse of figures, tables, or graphics requires written permission from the copyright holder and clear source attribution.

Handling of Plagiarism Cases

When plagiarism is suspected, the Editor-in-Chief is responsible for evaluating the manuscript and determining appropriate actions based on the extent of similarity.

Levels of Plagiarism and Sanctions

Minor Plagiarism
  • Limited copying of text without involving substantial data or original ideas.
  • Action: Authors receive a warning and are required to revise the manuscript and properly cite the original source.
Intermediate Plagiarism
  • Significant portions of text copied without proper citation.
  • Action: Manuscript rejection and a prohibition on submission to the journal for one year.
Severe Plagiarism
  • Substantial reproduction of original ideas, data, or results from another publication.
  • Action: Manuscript rejection and a submission ban for five years.
All authors are jointly responsible for the content of the manuscript. Any sanctions imposed apply equally to all listed authors. Repeated offenses may result in permanent prohibition from submitting manuscripts to Journal Development of Resource Science.

Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Authors may reuse previously published material only when clearly identified and properly cited. The extent of overlap is assessed as follows:
  • Overlap exceeding 50% of the manuscript is classified as severe plagiarism.
  • Overlap between 10% and 50% is classified as intermediate plagiarism.
  • Limited overlap restricted to the Methods section is classified as minor plagiarism.
Manuscripts derived from conference proceedings must cite the original publication, indicate the publication date, and obtain permission from the copyright holder. Translated publications may be considered if the original source, publication date, and journal are clearly disclosed and copyright permission is obtained.

Retraction and Correction Policy

Retractions are issued to correct the scholarly record and are not punitive in nature. JJournal Development of Resource Science discourages manuscript withdrawal during the review or production process due to the resources already invested.

Grounds for Retraction

The Editors may retract a published article if:
  • Findings are unreliable due to major error, fabrication, or falsification.
  • The article contains plagiarism or redundant publication.
  • Copyright infringement or serious legal issues are identified.
  • The research violates ethical standards.
  • Peer review manipulation is discovered.
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest significantly affect the interpretation of findings.

Retraction Notices

Retraction notices will:
  • Clearly identify the retracted article and link to the original publication.
  • State the reason(s) for retraction in an objective and factual manner.
  • Be published promptly and made freely accessible.

Corrections and Expressions of Concern

Corrections may be issued when errors do not invalidate the main findings. An expression of concern may be published when:
  • Evidence of misconduct is inconclusive.
  • An institutional investigation is ongoing or unavailable.
  • Editorial concerns remain unresolved.

Editorial Responsibility

The Editorial Office maintains records of sanctioned authors to ensure enforcement of penalties. This policy is publicly available on the journal website and provided to authors upon manuscript submission.