Plagiarism Policy

  • Definition of Plagiarism:

    • Plagiarism is defined as the use of someone else's work, ideas, data, or intellectual property without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to, copying text, figures, tables, or ideas from another source, whether published or unpublished, without appropriate citation.

  • Detection of Plagiarism:

    • The journal may use plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin or iThenticate, to check submitted manuscripts for potential plagiarism. Submissions found to have significant overlap with other published works without proper citation may be flagged for review.
    • Authors are expected to ensure their work is free from plagiarism before submitting it to the journal.

  • Author Responsibility:

    • Authors must ensure that all sources are correctly cited, and that direct quotes are enclosed in quotation marks and properly referenced. Any paraphrased material must also be credited to the original author(s).
    • Authors must also ensure that they have not plagiarized from their own previously published work unless they provide appropriate citation (self-plagiarism or duplicate publication is also considered unethical).

  • Consequences of Plagiarism:

    • If plagiarism is detected, the journal may take actions such as:
      • Rejecting the manuscript outright
      • Requiring authors to make revisions and re-submit with proper citations
      • Withdrawing or retracting the article if plagiarism is discovered after publication
    • The extent of the consequences depends on the severity of the plagiarism, ranging from minor cases (where citation is missing) to more severe instances (where significant portions of the manuscript are copied without acknowledgment).

  • Investigation Process:

    • If plagiarism is suspected, the editorial board will conduct a thorough investigation. The authors will be contacted and asked to clarify the concerns raised.
    • If necessary, the journal may involve the author's institution or funding body to address the issue.

  • Publication Ethics:

    • The journal follows the ethical guidelines set by organizations like the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure fair and transparent handling of cases involving plagiarism.

  • Commitment to Integrity:

    • The Bulletin of Health Sciences Research is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in the publication process. Any violation of the plagiarism policy undermines the credibility and trust of the scientific community, and the journal takes plagiarism very seriously.

  • Transparency:

    • The journal ensures that all authors, reviewers, and editors are aware of the plagiarism policy. The policy is made available on the journal's website to provide clear guidance on what constitutes plagiarism and how it will be handled.