Plagiarism Policy

Purpose and Ethical Framework
The journal “Globalization and Business” adheres to international standards in combating plagiarism and follows the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Any form of plagiarism is considered a serious ethical violation and is contrary to the editorial standards of the journal.

Definition and Forms of Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to the use of another person’s work, ideas, or text without proper citation.

The main forms of plagiarism include:

  • Verbatim plagiarism – Copying text directly without referencing the source
  • Paraphrased plagiarism – Restating someone else's text with slight changes in wording or style, without proper citation
  • Mosaic plagiarism – Combining fragments from various sources in a way that appears original but is actually copied
  • Self-plagiarism – Reusing one’s own previously published text or results in a new publication without appropriate acknowledgment
  • Insufficient citation – Using ideas, theses, or theories with inaccurate or inadequate referencing
  • Fabricated sources – Citing non-existent sources or referencing that does not correspond to the cited content.

Screening and Review Procedure
Articles submitted to the journal undergo a two-stage review process:

  • Stage I – After confirming technical compliance, the manuscript is checked using the plagiarism detection software Turnitin
  • Stage II – The article undergoes a double-blind peer review, which evaluates both the scientific merit and originality of the work, as well as potential overlaps with previously published content.

Response and Sanctions
If plagiarism is identified, the article will be rejected.
In cases of serious or repeated violations, the editorial board reserves the right to:

  • Prohibit the author from publishing in the journal for a period of up to three years or permanently, depending on the severity of the violation
  • Decline future collaboration
  • Inform the relevant academic institution or funding body of the misconduct.

Reporting Misconduct
Anyone may report suspected plagiarism to the editorial office. The report must include the following information:

  • Title and author(s) of the article
  • Description and justification of the alleged violation
  • Supporting sources or links.