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Originality Requirement
Submitted manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and not under consideration elsewhere. The journal does not accept plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, falsified analysis, manipulated images, or unethical authorship practices.
Similarity Screening
The journal may screen manuscripts using similarity detection tools before or during peer review. A similarity percentage alone does not determine misconduct. Editors assess the source, nature, location, and significance of overlapping text.
Examples of Unacceptable Overlap
- Copying text, tables, figures, images, or ideas without proper citation.
- Reusing large portions of the authors’ previously published work without citation and justification.
- Submitting the same or substantially similar manuscript to more than one journal.
- Splitting one study into multiple papers without transparent cross-reference and scientific justification.
- Using AI or paraphrasing tools to hide copied or improperly reused material.
Editorial Action
- Request clarification or revision for minor citation or quotation concerns.
- Reject the manuscript for serious overlap, duplicate publication, or confirmed misconduct.
- Contact the authors’ institution, funder, or ethics committee when serious misconduct is suspected and action is appropriate.
- Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction for confirmed post-publication issues when necessary.