Plagiarism Awareness and Prevention Among Research Scholars of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari (Bihar): A Study
Author(s): Akhilesh Mishra, Prof. Raghubansh Prasad Bajpai, Anshita Hayaran
Abstract - Plagiarism constitutes a significant concern within academia, adversely affecting research integrity and scholars' reputational standing. This investigation examines awareness, prevailing attitudes, and preventative measures about plagiarism among research scholars at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, located in Motihari, Bihar. Employing a systematically designed questionnaire disseminated to a cohort of 200 research scholars from diverse academic disciplines, a total of 150 valid responses were garnered and subjected to analysis. The findings indicate that although a majority of participants demonstrate awareness of plagiarism and utilize detection tools such as Turnitin, there remain notable deficiencies in formal training and comprehension of specific categories of plagiarism. Institutional initiatives, encompassing compulsory checks and educational workshops, are vital yet necessitate broader implementation for effectiveness. The results underscore the imperative for comprehensive educational programs and more stringent policies to foster ethical research practices.
Keywords - Plagiarism, Awareness, Prevention, Plagiarism Detection Software, Research Scholar, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.10.4.2024.1813
Cite This Article As: Mishra, A., Bajpai R. P., Hayaran, A. (2024) Plagiarism Awareness and Prevention Among Research Scholars of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari (Bihar): A Study. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 10(4) 187-195. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1813 Page: 187-195 Publication Date: 17 December 2024