The Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. As such, we maintain a strict policy against plagiarism in all submissions. The editorial panel views plagiarism as a serious ethical violation, representing an injustice to original scholars and hindering the advancement of knowledge.
Our journal is dedicated to ensuring that all scholarly work published within its pages is original and appropriately acknowledges the contributions of others. Therefore, meticulous and accurate citation of sources is of paramount importance in all research papers submitted for consideration. Authors are responsible for properly attributing all ideas, data, and textual excerpts to their original sources, adhering to a recognized citation style (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago).
The editorial panel employs various methods to detect plagiarism, including the use of plagiarism detection software and careful manual review. Any manuscript found to contain instances of plagiarism, whether minor or major, will be subject to immediate action.
Specifically:
- Rejection: The editorial panel reserves the right to reject a manuscript outright if it is found to contain plagiarism at any stage of the review process. This includes plagiarism detected before, during, or after peer review.
- Publication Cancellation: In cases where plagiarism is discovered after a manuscript has been published, The editorial panel hold the authority to cancel the publication on complaint of plagiarism.
- Author Communication: Authors of manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be notified of the findings and given an opportunity to respond. However, the final decision regarding rejection or retraction rests with the editorial panel.
We encourage all authors to familiarize themselves with the principles of academic integrity and proper citation practices. By submitting a manuscript to the Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, authors implicitly agree to abide by our plagiarism policy.