Plagiarism Policy

Policy Statement

The Editorial Team of BIMA (Bulletin of Intelligent Machines and Algorithms) regards plagiarism as a serious breach of academic and publication integrity. Manuscripts submitted to BIMA must represent original scholarly work, properly acknowledge the sources on which the research is based, and not be under consideration for publication in another journal at the same time.

The journal expects authors to follow accepted standards of academic writing and responsible research reporting. Any use of ideas, words, data, figures, images, methods, or findings originating from other sources must be appropriately cited or acknowledged.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use or presentation of another person's ideas, statements, data, images, research results, methods, or other intellectual work as one's own without appropriate attribution or sufficient acknowledgment of the original source.

Plagiarism may occur deliberately or unintentionally. Authors are therefore expected to exercise care when preparing manuscripts, particularly when paraphrasing, quoting, adapting figures or tables, and incorporating material from previously published research.

BIMA does not permit duplicate publication, simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal, or substantial reuse of previously published material without appropriate disclosure, citation, and justification.

Manuscript Similarity Checking

BIMA uses Turnitin as a supporting tool for checking the similarity of submitted manuscripts. Similarity reports are used as part of the editorial assessment to identify passages that may require closer examination.

The similarity percentage is not, by itself, a determination of plagiarism. A similarity report may contain legitimate matches, including commonly used technical terminology, properly quoted material, methodological expressions, or cited sources.

In making an editorial assessment, the editor considers the sources identified in the report, the context of the matching text, the quality and accuracy of citations and references, the extent of the similarity, and the nature and seriousness of the potential violation.

Editorial Assessment Process

Handling Allegations of Plagiarism

When plagiarism or another form of inappropriate reuse is suspected, the editor will examine the available evidence and, where necessary, request clarification from the author or authors.

Editorial decisions are based on the findings of the assessment, the authors' responses, and the nature and severity of the alleged violation. Depending on the circumstances, possible actions may include requesting revision or clarification, rejecting the manuscript, or taking other appropriate editorial measures.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts submitted to BIMA are original works and that all sources used in the preparation of the manuscript are properly cited. Authors must also ensure that the use of third-party materials, including text, figures, tables, images, datasets, and other intellectual works, complies with applicable copyright and attribution requirements.

Authors are expected to provide accurate information during the editorial and peer-review process and to cooperate with the editorial team if questions concerning originality, attribution, or publication history arise.

Editorial Authority

The editor has the authority to assess suspected plagiarism and determine the appropriate editorial response based on the available evidence, the seriousness of the matter, and the publication policies of BIMA.

Cases are handled professionally and proportionately, with the primary consideration being the protection of academic integrity and the reliability of the scholarly record. Where appropriate, the editor may seek additional information from authors, reviewers, or other relevant parties before reaching a decision.