Plagiarism Policy

  1. Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is defined as the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, copying verbatim text, paraphrasing without proper citation, and self-plagiarism (reusing one's own previously published work without appropriate citation).

  1. Originality Check:

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous plagiarism detection process using industry-standard software. Authors are expected to submit original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration for publication in any other journal.

  1. Proper Citation and Attribution:

Authors must ensure that all sources used in their manuscripts are properly cited and acknowledged. Direct quotations, paraphrased content, and ideas borrowed from other sources must be appropriately attributed to the original authors.

  1. Self-Plagiarism:

Authors are discouraged from reusing their own previously published work without proper citation and acknowledgment. If authors wish to include excerpts from their own work, they must provide clear references to the original publication.

  1. Consequences of Plagiarism:

Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be immediately rejected from consideration for publication. In cases where plagiarism is detected after publication, appropriate corrective action will be taken, including retraction of the article and notification to relevant stakeholders.

  1. Editorial Responsibilities:

The editorial team of the "Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review" is responsible for identifying and addressing instances of plagiarism. Editors are trained to recognize plagiarism and to uphold the journal's integrity by maintaining strict adherence to ethical publishing standards.

  1. Author Responsibilities:

Authors are expected to familiarize themselves with the journal's plagiarism policy and adhere to it throughout the manuscript preparation and submission process. Authors should ensure that all submitted work is original and properly cited, and they must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  1. Reporting Plagiarism:

Readers, reviewers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspected cases of plagiarism to the journal's editorial office. Reports will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the journal's policies and procedures.