Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

The Bulletin of Management Review (BMR) is committed to publishing original and high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of management. To uphold this commitment, BMR maintains a strict policy against plagiarism in all its forms. This policy outlines the expectations for authors and the consequences of plagiarism.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person's work as your own, without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, ideas, data, or other material without proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing or summarizing another person's work without proper citation.
  • Recycling or self-plagiarism of your own previously published work without proper citation.
  • Claiming authorship of work that you did not contribute to.
  • Fabricating or falsifying data or research findings.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to BMR are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and free from plagiarism. This includes:

  • Citing all sources of information used in your manuscript, including published and unpublished materials, data, and ideas.
  • Using quotation marks and proper citation format for direct quotes.
  • Paraphrasing and summarizing other people's work in your own words, and clearly identifying the original source.
  • Obtaining permission from copyright holders for any copyrighted material used in your manuscript.
  • Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.

Detection and Consequences of Plagiarism

BMR utilizes plagiarism detection software and the expertise of editors and reviewers to identify plagiarism in submitted manuscripts. If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the review process, the following consequences may apply:

  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Request for revision with clear instructions to address plagiarism concerns.
  • Blacklisting of authors from future submissions to BMR.
  • Notification of the author's institution or funding agency about the plagiarism.
  • Retraction of published articles found to contain plagiarism.

Appeals

Authors who disagree with a decision regarding plagiarism can appeal to the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals should be submitted in writing and should clearly explain the reasons for the appeal. The Editor-in-Chief will make a final decision on the appeal.