Plagiarism Policy

The Frontiers in Environmental Science and Sustainability journal likely enforces a robust plagiarism policy to uphold the integrity and quality of the research it publishes. This policy is designed to ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original works and appropriately cite any use of prior research or data.

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. This includes direct copying of text, figures, or data without proper attribution, paraphrasing someone else’s work without acknowledgment, and self-plagiarism, where authors reuse significant portions of their own previously published material without citing the source. To prevent such issues, the journal typically screens all submitted manuscripts using advanced plagiarism detection software to identify any similarities with existing literature.

If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript may be rejected outright, and the authors will be informed of the violation. In severe cases, the journal may notify the authors' institutions or funding agencies. For minor cases of plagiarism or unintentional errors, the journal may allow authors to revise their manuscript to address the issues before proceeding with the review process.

For published articles, if plagiarism is identified post-publication, the journal may issue a retraction or correction notice, depending on the severity of the infringement. Retraction is typically reserved for severe or deliberate violations, ensuring transparency and accountability in the academic record. In all cases, the journal's actions align with industry standards and ethical guidelines, such as those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal encourages authors to familiarize themselves with its plagiarism policy and to use proper citation practices to avoid inadvertent plagiarism. Authors are also advised to perform their own checks using plagiarism detection tools before submitting their manuscripts to ensure compliance with the journal's standards.

For specific details on the plagiarism policy of the Frontiers in Environmental Science and Sustainability, authors should refer to the journal’s official website or contact the editorial office. This ensures clarity on the expectations and actions the journal may take to address plagiarism, protecting the integrity of its publications and the wider academic community.