Plagiarism in Academic Paper on Heliyon: Protecting the Value of Research

Research thrives on originality. Each academic paper is expected to contribute fresh insights, critical analysis, or innovative findings. But when plagiarism creeps into the process, the entire purpose of academic publishing is undermined. Recently, concerns about plagiarism in academic papers on Heliyon have highlighted why research integrity must remain at the heart of scholarly communication. Heliyon, a multidisciplinary open-access journal published by Elsevier, provides a platform for thousands of scholars to share their work with a global audience. Its open-access nature allows wide visibility and collaboration. However, as with any journal handling high volumes of submissions, instances of plagiarism occasionally emerge, sparking debate on accountability and ethics in publishing. What Counts as Plagiarism in Academic Publishing? Plagiarism isn’t limited to copying paragraphs word-for-word. It takes many forms, including: Direct duplication : Submitting content taken verbatim fr...