The Journal of Leadership and Governance for Organizational Futures, published by the Bentala Institute, adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethics. As such, plagiarism is considered a serious offense and is strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism is defined as the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper citation, credit, or acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, direct copying, paraphrasing, or summarizing without proper referencing. The journal uses a double-blind review process to ensure the integrity of the publication process, and all submissions are thoroughly checked for plagiarism using specialized software.

The journal's plagiarism policy is guided by the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to the following standards:

• All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Authors must properly cite all sources used in their research, including publications, data, and other materials.
• Authors must obtain permission to use any copyrighted materials, including images, tables, and figures.
• Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources that may have influenced their research.

The journal operates under a CC-BY license, which allows for the free use, sharing, and distribution of published articles, provided that the original author and source are properly credited. By submitting a manuscript to the journal, authors agree to the terms of the CC-BY license and acknowledge that their work will be made available under these terms.

In cases where plagiarism is detected, the journal will take immediate action, which may include:

• Rejecting the manuscript and banning the author from future submissions.
• Retracting the published article and issuing a formal apology.
• Notifying the author's institution and relevant authorities.

The Journal of Leadership and Governance for Organizational Futures is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethics, and we expect all authors to adhere to these principles.