Plagiarism poses a serious threat to academic integrity in Sub-Saharan Africa. A recent study by Dickson Okoree Mireku , Prosper Dzifa Dzamesi , and Brandford Bervell examines trends in publications, dominant forms of plagiarism, and the challenges faced by higher education institutions in combating this issue between 2012 and 2022. Analyzing 171 articles, the research provides deep insights into the causes, impacts, and prevention strategies for plagiarism in the region. Plagiarism in Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Key Findings The study revealed that the peak of plagiarism-related publications occurred in 2016. Nigeria contributed the most with 53 articles, followed by Ghana (23) and South Africa (19). Key areas of focus included awareness of plagiarism among students and staff, prevention measures, and its causes. The dominant forms identified were self-plagiarism , branded plagiarism , and commission plagiarism . Major causes of plagiarism include easy access to digital...
In the academic landscape, where integrity is the bedrock of innovation, the menace of plagiarism emerges as a stark reminder of the fragility of ethical standards. The study "Plagiarism in Publications: All About Being Fair!" by Neeraj Lalwani, published in The Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging , dissects this pervasive issue with precision, urging a collective introspection within scholarly circles. The Rise of Plagiarism in the Digital Age The Anatomy of Plagiarism Plagiarism, as Lalwani articulates, transcends mere copying—it is intellectual theft that erodes trust and stifles creativity. Derived from the Latin plagiarius or "kidnapper," it encompasses a range of unethical behaviors: direct copying, self-plagiarism, mosaic or patchwriting, and even accidental appropriation. The digital age, with its unprecedented access to content, has blurred the lines of originality, further complicating efforts to uphold academic integrity. Lalwani’s paper categorizes ...