Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and research originality. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and unethical publication practices in submitted manuscripts.

Originality Requirement

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems must ensure that their work is:

  • Original and unpublished
  • Free from plagiarism and copyright infringement
  • Not under consideration by another journal or conference
  • Properly cited where external sources, figures, tables, or ideas are used

All submitted articles must represent genuine scholarly contributions in the fields of V2X communications, intelligent transportation systems, vehicular networking, smart mobility, artificial intelligence, and related technologies.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, figures, tables, or data without proper citation
  • Presenting another author’s work as one’s own
  • Paraphrasing substantial content without acknowledgment
  • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication of previously published work
  • Submitting manipulated or fabricated research content

The journal considers plagiarism a serious violation of publication ethics.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems undergo plagiarism detection screening using reputable plagiarism-checking software before peer review and publication.

The editorial office evaluates:

  • Overall similarity index
  • Improper citation practices
  • Duplicate or overlapping content
  • Reused text from previously published sources

Manuscripts with significant plagiarism or unethical overlap may be:

  • Rejected immediately
  • Returned to authors for correction
  • Subject to further ethical investigation

Acceptable Similarity Threshold

Authors are encouraged to maintain a low similarity index and ensure proper academic citation throughout the manuscript. Minor similarities related to references, methodology descriptions, or commonly used technical terminology may be acceptable when appropriately cited.

However, excessive similarity, copied sections, or unattributed material will not be tolerated.

Self-Plagiarism Policy

Authors must avoid self-plagiarism and duplicate submissions. Reusing substantial portions of previously published work without proper disclosure, citation, or editorial permission is considered unethical.

If any part of the manuscript has appeared in conference proceedings, preprints, theses, or other publications, authors must clearly disclose this information during submission.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the authenticity and originality of their research
  • Providing accurate citations and references
  • Obtaining permissions for copyrighted material
  • Following ethical standards in research and publication

Any ethical misconduct identified before or after publication may result in manuscript rejection, article retraction, or notification to affiliated institutions.

Editorial Actions Against Plagiarism

The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems reserves the right to take appropriate editorial actions in cases of plagiarism or ethical misconduct, including:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Temporary or permanent submission bans
  • Notification to authors’ institutions or funding agencies

Commitment to Research Integrity

The journal strongly supports responsible research practices and ethical scholarly communication. Through rigorous plagiarism screening and peer review, the Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems aims to maintain the credibility, originality, and scientific value of published research for the global academic community.