Plagiarism Policy

International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Science (IJHESS) is committed to maintaining academic integrity and publication ethics by ensuring that all submitted manuscripts are original and free from plagiarism. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and unethical publication practices.

All manuscripts submitted to IJHESS are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer-review process. The editorial team evaluates similarity reports to identify potential plagiarism, duplication, or inappropriate citation practices.

Forms of plagiarism considered unethical by IJHESS include:

  • Direct plagiarism (copying text without proper citation)

  • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication

  • Paraphrasing without acknowledgment of sources

  • Data plagiarism or falsification

  • Unauthorized use of figures, tables, or research findings

  • Improper citation and referencing practices

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Submitted manuscripts are entirely original

  • All sources and references are properly cited

  • Quoted materials are clearly identified

  • The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere simultaneously

Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism or unethical similarities may result in:

  • Immediate rejection during editorial screening

  • Request for revision and clarification

  • Retraction of published articles

  • Notification to affiliated institutions when necessary

IJHESS generally tolerates only a limited similarity index for non-substantive overlaps such as references, methodology descriptions, or standard terminology. However, editorial decisions regarding plagiarism are based not only on percentage similarity but also on the nature and context of the overlap.

Editors and reviewers are also encouraged to report suspected plagiarism or ethical misconduct during the review and publication process.

The publisher, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, and the editorial board of IJHESS are committed to upholding ethical publishing standards and ensuring the credibility, originality, and integrity of all published scientific works.