Plagiarism Policy

 

Editorial Integrity & Publication Ethics

Plagiarism Policy & Originality Standards

The EPH - International Journal of Medical and Health Science (IJMHS) upholds the highest standards of academic honesty. We maintain a rigorous oversight policy toward originality in all forms to protect the validity of the medical and health sciences literature we publish.

1. Defining Academic Misconduct

Plagiarism occurs when an author represents the work, ideas, or language of others as their own. This policy encompasses:

  • • Verbatim & Structural Duplication: Direct copying of text or research structures without appropriate quotation or attribution.
  • • Improper Paraphrasing: Re-stating external ideas or findings without providing a clear citation of the original source.
  • • Self-Plagiarism: Re-submitting one’s own previously published findings or text without formal disclosure and justification.

2. Editorial Screening & Procedure

Manuscripts are screened for originality using industry-standard plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. The editorial office conducts thorough evaluations to identify instances of data fabrication or redundant publication.

Adherence to international ethical publishing standards is mandatory, and authors retain responsibility for the authenticity and clinical accuracy of their research.

Evaluation Framework:

  • Tools & Analytics: Utilization of iThenticate and Turnitin to generate detailed similarity reports.
  • Contextual Review: Editors distinguish between technical medical terminology and actual plagiarism to ensure fair assessment.
  • Ethical Investigation: Serious breaches are handled strictly according to COPE Flowcharts to ensure transparent resolution.

3. Author Obligations

Authors serve as the final guardians of their manuscript's integrity. This includes verifying that all co-authored sections are original and that every data point is accurately credited.

If AI tools are utilized, authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy and originality of the generated content.

4. Global Transparency

IJMHS aligns its policies with international best practices to support sustainable scholarly communication.

Further resources can be found through COPE and the Crossref Similarity Check guidelines.

Plagiarism Statement Summary

By submitting to IJMHS, authors certify that their work is original and that all sources have been properly acknowledged. The journal reserves the right to reject any manuscript—or retract any published article—found to be in significant violation of these ethical standards.