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 used by the Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy (JPHP) is Turnitin, a widely recognized service in academic publishing.

Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts submitted to JPHP will undergo a thorough plagiarism check using Turnitin. This service compares the submitted text against an extensive database of academic publications, articles, theses, and other written materials to identify potential instances of plagiarism.

Authors' Responsibility

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

Types of Plagiarism

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to, the following actions:

Copying text verbatim from other sources without proper citation.
Paraphrasing ideas or text from other works without appropriate attribution.
Self-plagiarism, which refers to republishing one’s own previously published work without proper citation.
Using images, tables, figures, graphs, or other visual elements without permission or appropriate acknowledgment.

Enforcement of the Plagiarism Policy

If plagiarism is detected, the following actions will be taken by the editorial board:

The author will be formally notified of the plagiarism concern.
The manuscript may be rejected or returned to the author for revision and proper citation.
In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism, the manuscript will be rejected outright, and the author’s institution may be notified.

Appeals

Authors may appeal plagiarism decisions by providing credible evidence supporting the originality of their work. The editorial board will objectively review the appeal and communicate the final decision to the author.

Conclusion

Maintaining academic integrity is essential to uphold the credibility and quality of scholarly publications. This Plagiarism Policy ensures that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated fairly and transparently. JPHP reserves the right to update and modify this policy as needed. Authors are encouraged to review this policy regularly for any changes.