The international peer-reviewed journal “Actual Problems of the Present” upholds the principles of research integrity, transparency, and accountability.
The editorial board strictly prohibits plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data falsification, fabrication, and any unauthorized use of others’ intellectual work.
This policy fully complies with the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the national research-ethics regulations of Kazakhstan.
Definition and Types of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the appropriation of another author’s ideas, text, data, or images without proper acknowledgment.
The main forms include:
direct copying without citation;
self-plagiarism – reusing one’s own previously published text;
translation plagiarism – publishing a translated work without crediting the original;
mosaic plagiarism – patching fragments from multiple sources without references;
fabrication / falsification – manipulating or inventing data or results.
Similarity Check Procedure
All submissions are screened using the international system StrikePlagiarism.com, integrated with Crossref and leading academic databases.
The system supports multilingual comparison (Kazakh, Russian, English) and generates a detailed Similarity Report for editorial review.
Evaluation Thresholds
|
Similarity Index |
Editorial Action |
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0 – 10 % |
Considered original – sent for peer review |
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10 – 20 % |
Minor overlaps – requires revision |
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20 – 30 % |
Returned to author for rewriting |
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> 30 % |
Rejected due to plagiarism |
Actions upon Detection
Before review: the manuscript is withdrawn and the author is formally notified.
After publication: confirmed plagiarism leads to article retraction; a public retraction notice is issued on the journal’s website and in Crossref; relevant institutions may be informed.
Authors’ Responsibilities
Authors are fully responsible for the originality of their manuscripts, for proper citation of all sources, and for compliance with publication-ethics standards.
Role of Reviewers and Editors
Reviewers must report any suspected plagiarism.
The editorial board collectively evaluates such cases and acts in accordance with the COPE Retraction Guidelines.
“Actual Problems of the Present” regards its anti-plagiarism policy as fundamental to maintaining scholarly reputation and public trust.
Only original, ethically sound, and scientifically valuable manuscripts are accepted for publication.
