The Journal of Land Use and Sustainable Development is committed to upholding ethical standards in scholarly publishing and takes plagiarism very seriously. All submitted manuscripts are routinely screened for originality using reputable plagiarism detection software (DupliChecker) before the peer review process.
If any form of plagiarism or unauthorized textual similarity is identified, appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with international publishing guidelines. These actions may include rejection of the manuscript, notification of the author(s), and informing relevant institutions or authorities.
Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure the originality and integrity of their submissions and to properly acknowledge and cite all sources before submission.