The Journal of Green Chemical and Environmental Engineering (JGCEE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and free from any form of plagiarism or unethical research practices.

Definition of Plagiarism

• Direct Plagiarism – Copying text or data verbatim without proper citation.
• Self-Plagiarism – Reusing previously published work without acknowledgment.
• Mosaic Plagiarism – Paraphrasing ideas without proper attribution.
• Inadequate Citation – Failure to properly credit sources, figures, or datasets.
• Fabrication & Falsification – Manipulating or inventing data and research results.

Plagiarism Detection & Screening

All manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin and iThenticate.

Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned for revision or rejected depending on the severity and nature of similarity.

Consequences of Plagiarism

• Before Publication: Immediate rejection and possible submission ban.
• After Publication: Article retraction with formal notice.
• Severe Cases: Notification to affiliated institutions or funding agencies.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure originality of their work and proper citation of all sources. Any reuse of previously published materials (figures, tables, or text) requires written permission from copyright holders and appropriate acknowledgment.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

JGCEE adheres to international publication ethics standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to maintain integrity, transparency, and accountability throughout the publication process.