Plagiarism Policy

The Frontiers in Environmental Science and Sustainability journal enforces a stringent plagiarism policy to maintain the integrity of its published research and uphold academic standards. The journal is committed to ensuring that all submissions are original works and that appropriate credit is given for ideas, data, and text borrowed from other sources.

To prevent plagiarism, the journal screens all manuscripts using advanced plagiarism detection software. This process identifies instances of copied or improperly cited material before a manuscript proceeds to peer review or publication. Authors are required to ensure that their submissions are free from any form of plagiarism, including direct copying, paraphrasing without proper attribution, or reusing their own previously published work without citation (self-plagiarism).

If plagiarism is detected during the submission or peer review process, the manuscript may be rejected outright. In cases where minor instances of plagiarism are found, the journal may ask authors to revise their manuscripts and provide proper citations. However, repeated or significant instances of plagiarism typically result in rejection.

For published articles, if plagiarism is discovered post-publication, the journal may issue a retraction to correct the academic record. A retraction notice will be published to explain the reasons for the article’s removal, ensuring transparency. In severe cases, the journal may notify the authors’ institutions or relevant authorities about the ethical breach.

The journal provides clear guidelines to authors on proper citation practices to avoid unintentional plagiarism. Authors are encouraged to cite all sources accurately and provide credit to original ideas or datasets used in their work.

The plagiarism policy reflects the journal's commitment to fostering ethical research practices and protecting the integrity of the scientific record. For detailed information on the journal's plagiarism detection methods and procedures, authors are advised to consult the Frontiers in Environmental Science and Sustainability website or contact the editorial office directly.