Misconduct and Plagiarism

The Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour has a zero-tolerance policy for research misconduct and plagiarism. Authors are responsible for ensuring the integrity and originality of their submissions. The following policies apply:

1. Plagiarism: All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism detection software. Plagiarism, including copying text, ideas, figures, or data without proper attribution, will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript. Self-plagiarism, where authors reuse significant portions of their previously published work without proper citation, is also prohibited.

2. Data Fabrication and Falsification: Any manipulation, fabrication, or falsification of data will result in rejection, retraction, or reporting to the author’s institution.

3. Duplicate Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not be under consideration by any other publication. Submitting the same work to multiple journals is considered unethical.

4. Research Misconduct: Any suspected misconduct, including unethical research practices or violations of ethical standards, will be thoroughly investigated. Proven misconduct may lead to retraction, reporting to relevant authorities, or bans on future submissions.

5. Reporting Misconduct: Editors, reviewers, or readers who identify potential misconduct should report it to the editorial office. All allegations will be handled confidentially and in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

By adhering to these principles, the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour ensures the integrity, quality, and trustworthiness of the research it publishes.