Plagiarism Policy
Letters on Applied and Pure Mathematics has a strict policy against plagiarism and is committed to protecting the integrity of the scholarly record. All submissions must be original and must properly acknowledge the work of others.
What Constitutes Plagiarism
- Copying text, ideas, results, data, figures, or methods from other sources without proper citation.
- Submitting a manuscript that is substantially similar to a published or unpublished work by others.
- Self-plagiarism (redundant reuse of one’s own previously published or submitted material) without appropriate citation and clear explanation of novelty.
- Inappropriate paraphrasing or translation of another work without attribution.
- Manipulating citations to disguise unoriginal content or to misrepresent sources.
Screening and Review
The journal may screen submissions using plagiarism-detection tools and/or editorial assessment. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated by the editorial office and may be referred to the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board when necessary.
Actions in Cases of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is identified at any stage (before review, during review, or after publication), the journal may take one or more of the following actions:
- Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
- Request for revision with proper citation and clarification, where appropriate.
- Notification of the authors’ institutions or other relevant bodies in serious cases.
- Publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction if the article has already been published.
- Temporary restriction on future submissions by the author(s), in accordance with journal policy.
Author Responsibilities
- Ensure that all sources are properly cited and referenced.
- Clearly distinguish new contributions from previously published or submitted work.
- Obtain permission for any copyrighted material used, where required.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original and complies with this plagiarism policy.