Plagiarism

At Kandalika, we value the integrity of academic research and uphold stringent standards to ensure the originality and authenticity of the work submitted for publication. We strictly adhere to a Plagiarism Policy to maintain the quality and credibility of the journal.

All authors submitting papers to Kandalika must ensure that their manuscripts contain no more than 10% plagiarism. Submissions that exceed this threshold will be rejected and will not be considered for publication.

Every manuscript submitted to the journal will undergo a plagiarism check using advanced plagiarism detection tools. This step is essential to verify the originality of the content and identify any potential instances of plagiarism. If plagiarism is found, the paper will be returned to the author(s) for revision, or it may be disqualified based on the severity of the issue.

Authors are required to properly cite all sources and references. Any direct quotes, paraphrased content, or ideas borrowed from other researchers must be clearly attributed to the original authors. Failure to cite properly will be considered an ethical violation.

Authors found to be involved in plagiarism may face consequences including but not limited to:

• Rejection of the manuscript.

• Prohibition from submitting to the journal for a specified period.

• Notification to their affiliated institution, as appropriate.

The editorial team takes plagiarism very seriously and will take appropriate action if any cases arise. The editorial board will guide authors on how to resolve any issues related to plagiarism, and the final decision will rest with the editorial team.

Authors to uphold the highest standards of academic honesty and contribute original research to the field of knowledge. Our plagiarism policy ensures the credibility and trustworthiness of the journal and its published content.