Panel of Editors 2026
TITLE:
Topic Room – Ethics
- Editor’s Role in Handling Cases
- Adjudicating Different Levels of Plagiarism
PRESENTERS:
Amanda Sulicz
Associate Program Manager Publishing Ethics
Tony VenGraitis
Senior Manager Publishing Ethics and Intellectual Property Rights
LOCATION:
Tower Court C (Level 2)
DATE:
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
TIME:
13:15 to 16:35
DESCRIPTION:
This session covers types of publication misconduct, appropriate steps when issues arise, and how the Publishing Ethics team supports the process. It explains IEEE’s plagiarism levels and recent policy updates, and outlines how Editors‑in‑Chief can identify, evaluate, and address cases. Topics include multiple submission, paraphrasing, and verbatim copying, with guidance for consistent adjudication across IEEE. Editors‑in‑Chief will also learn best practices for applying plagiarism policies, interpreting iThenticate results, and ensuring due process and confidentiality.
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