Plagiarism and Retraction Policy

The Frequency of International Relations (FETRIAN) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and other forms of research misconduct are strictly prohibited. This policy outlines the journal’s approach to detecting and handling plagiarism and the process for retracting published articles when necessary.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Screening

  • All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin before being sent for peer review.
  • The maximum similarity index allowed is 30%, including references.
  • Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 30% will be immediately rejected without further consideration.

Types of Plagiarism Considered Unacceptable

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text, figures, tables, or data from another source without proper citation.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Republishing significant parts of an author's previous work without proper attribution or justification.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Paraphrasing another work too closely while retaining its original structure and meaning.
  • Improper Citation: Using references inaccurately or citing non-existent sources.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the author(s) will be notified.
  • If plagiarism is identified after publication, the editorial board will conduct a formal investigation following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
  • Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be blacklisted and banned from submitting to FETRIAN in the future.

Retraction Policy

FETRIAN follows the COPE Retraction Guidelines in handling ethical violations, ensuring transparency and accountability. Articles may be retracted under the following conditions:

Grounds for Retraction

  • Plagiarism: If significant portions of a published article are found to be plagiarized.
  • Data Falsification/Fabrication: If false or manipulated data are discovered.
  • Ethical Violations: If the study involves research misconduct, such as unethical experimentation or lack of necessary ethical approvals.
  • Redundant Publication: If the manuscript has been published elsewhere without proper justification or citation.
  • Severe Errors: If fundamental errors are found that undermine the validity of the research.

Retraction Process

  1. Investigation: The editorial board will conduct an inquiry, consulting relevant experts if needed.
  2. Notification: Authors will be informed of the concerns and given an opportunity to respond.
  3. Decision: If retraction is deemed necessary, a formal retraction notice will be issued, explaining the reason for removal.
  4. Public Statement: The retraction notice will be published on the journal’s website and linked to the original article for transparency.
  5. Indexing Updates: The journal will notify relevant indexing databases (such as DOAJ, Google Scholar, and others) of the retraction.