Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

This Plagiarism Policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for evaluating submitted manuscripts to ensure the integrity and originality of content. The primary tool for plagiarism detection will be Turnitin, a widely recognized service.

Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy will undergo a thorough plagiarism check using Turnitin. This service compares the submitted text against a comprehensive database of academic content, publications, and other written material to identify potential instances of plagiarism.

Authors' Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality and authenticity of their submitted work. By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that their work is entirely original and that any contributions from other sources are properly cited.

Types of Plagiarism

Plagiarism can take various forms, including but not limited to:

  1. Copying text verbatim from other sources without proper citation.
  2. Paraphrasing without appropriate attribution.
  3. Self-plagiarism, i.e., republishing one's own work without proper citation.
  4. Using images, graphs, or other visual elements without permission or proper acknowledgment.

Enforcement of the Plagiarism Policy

If plagiarism is detected, the following steps will be taken:

  1. The author will be notified of the plagiarism concern.
  2. The manuscript may be rejected or returned to the author for revisions and proper citation.
  3. In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism, the editorial board may reject the manuscript outright and notify the author's institution.

Appeals

Authors may appeal a plagiarism decision by providing evidence supporting the originality of their work. The editorial board will review the appeal and make a final decision.

Conclusion

Maintaining academic integrity is crucial for the credibility of scholarly publications. This Plagiarism Policy ensures that all submitted manuscripts are thoroughly examined for plagiarism, promoting a fair and transparent review process.

The Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy reserves the right to update and modify this policy as needed. Authors are encouraged to review the policy regularly for any changes.