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Plagiarism & Content Review Policy

Ensuring originality, authenticity, and academic integrity in all submitted content.

Last Updated: March 2026
Review Time: 2-3 Business Days
98.5%
Content Approval Rate
1.5%
Rejection Rate
24h
Average Review Time
35%
AI-Assisted Content
Content Review Guidelines
Text Content

Original research, unique writing, proper citations

Unique Required
Images & Diagrams

Original graphics, cited sources, proper attribution

Original Required
AI-Generated Content

Accepted with verification & human enhancement

Requires Review
✅ What Gets APPROVED
Original Research Content

Completely unique research findings, analysis, and conclusions with proper citations.

Properly Attributed Images

Original diagrams, charts, and images with proper source attribution and copyright clearance.

Enhanced AI-Generated Content

AI-generated content that has been significantly enhanced, verified, and made unique by human authors.

Properly Cited References

All sources properly cited with complete bibliographic information and in-text citations.

Original Diagrams & Figures

Self-created diagrams, flowcharts, and figures that visually explain research concepts.

❌ What Gets REJECTED
Direct Copy-Pasted Content

Content copied directly from other sources without proper citation or quotation marks.

Copyrighted Images

Images, diagrams, or figures taken from other sources without permission or attribution.

Raw AI-Generated Content

Pure AI-generated text without human enhancement, verification, or unique contribution.

Self-Plagiarism

Reusing your own previously published content without significant updates or citations.

Unattributed Translations

Translations of others' work without original source attribution.

Similarity Index Guidelines
0-15% Similarity ACCEPTED

Acceptable - Mostly original content with proper citations.

15-25% Similarity REVIEW REQUIRED

Needs manual review - May be accepted with proper citations.

25-40% Similarity HIGH SIMILARITY

Likely rejection - Requires major revision and proper citations.

40%+ Similarity REJECTED

Automatically rejected - Significant plagiarism detected.

AI-Generated Content Policy
Important: AI-generated content is accepted but must meet our uniqueness requirements.
Acceptable AI Use
  • Research assistance
  • Grammar improvement
  • Content enhancement
  • Idea generation
  • Translation assistance
Unacceptable AI Use
  • Pure AI generation
  • No human input
  • Fact fabrication
  • Source hallucination
  • Data manipulation
Required Disclosure:

Authors must disclose any AI assistance in their work and include a statement about how AI was used in the methodology or acknowledgments section.

Plagiarism Check Tools
Turnitin

Similarity: < 15% required

GPTZero

AI content detection

TinEye

Reverse image search

Google Scholar

Citation verification

Review Timeline
Step 1: Initial Check

Automated plagiarism scan (4-6 hours)

Step 2: Manual Review

Editor review of flagged content (24-48 hours)

Step 3: Decision

Approval or revision request (24 hours)

Step 4: Final Check

Verification of revisions (12-24 hours)

Total Time: 2-3 Business Days
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use AI to write my paper?
Yes, but AI-generated content must be enhanced, verified, and made unique by human authors. Pure AI content without human contribution will be rejected.
What is an acceptable similarity score?
We accept similarity scores below 15%. Scores between 15-25% require manual review, and above 25% are typically rejected.
Can I use images from the internet?
Only if you have permission or use royalty-free images with proper attribution. Copyrighted images without permission will lead to rejection.
How do I cite my sources?
Use standard citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago) consistently throughout your paper. Include both in-text citations and a reference list.
What happens if my paper is rejected?
You'll receive detailed feedback on the issues. You can revise and resubmit your paper after addressing all concerns.
Need Help?
Contact Review Team

Have questions about the review process?

review@ijar.com

Response time: 24-48 hours

By submitting content to ISTRDO, you agree to adhere to these plagiarism and content guidelines.