Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. All submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. The journal applies a strict policy against plagiarism and all forms of research misconduct in accordance with internationally recognized ethical publishing standards and the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts are screened using reputable plagiarism detection software before entering the peer-review process. Similarity reports are carefully evaluated by the editorial team, and editorial decisions are based on both the overall similarity index and the nature, context, and significance of overlapping content.
Unacceptable Forms of Plagiarism
IJHESS considers the following practices to constitute publication misconduct:
  • Direct plagiarism or verbatim copying without appropriate citation.
  • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication.
  • Improper paraphrasing without acknowledgment of the original source.
  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data.
  • Unauthorized reproduction of tables, figures, or other copyrighted materials.
  • Inappropriate citation or misleading referencing practices.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to ensure that:
  • The submitted manuscript is entirely original.
  • All sources are accurately cited and referenced.
  • Quoted material is clearly identified.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
  • Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted material.
Editorial Actions
When plagiarism or other unethical practices are identified, the editorial office may take one or more of the following actions:
  • Reject the manuscript before peer review.
  • Request clarification or revision from the authors.
  • Reject the manuscript following peer review.
  • Retract a published article when serious misconduct is confirmed.
  • Notify the authors' affiliated institutions or funding agencies when appropriate.
Similarity Assessment
A limited level of similarity may be acceptable when it originates from references, standard methodological descriptions, commonly used terminology, or legally quoted material. Nevertheless, editorial decisions are based on qualitative assessment rather than similarity percentages alone, ensuring that originality, scholarly contribution, and ethical integrity remain the primary considerations.
The Editorial Board of IJHESS encourages editors, reviewers, and readers to report suspected plagiarism or publication misconduct at any stage of the editorial process. Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, the journal is dedicated to preserving the credibility, originality, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record through rigorous editorial oversight and adherence to international publication ethics.