Plagiarism Policy
The Journal of Medical and Applied Translational Health Sciences is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. As such, we take a firm stance against plagiarism and ensure that all submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous checks for originality and authenticity.
Plagiarism is defined as the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or data as one's own, without proper acknowledgement or citation. This includes, but is not limited to, direct copying, paraphrasing, or summarizing without proper referencing. The journal adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and considers plagiarism a serious offense.
To prevent plagiarism, all manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Medical and Applied Translational Health Sciences are screened using plagiarism detection software. Additionally, our editorial team and reviewers are trained to identify potential instances of plagiarism during the peer-review process.
In the event of suspected plagiarism, the journal will follow the COPE guidelines for investigation and resolution. This may involve contacting the authors, conducting a thorough investigation, and taking necessary actions, including rejection of the manuscript, retraction of the published article, or imposition of penalties on the authors.
Authors are expected to:
- Ensure that all work submitted is original and properly cited
- Provide accurate and complete information about their contributions and those of their co-authors
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources
- Comply with the journal's double-blind review policy and maintain confidentiality throughout the review process
By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Medical and Applied Translational Health Sciences, authors agree to abide by these policies and acknowledge that their work will be published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY). This license allows for the free sharing, adaptation, and distribution of the work, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publishing ethics, and we appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our authors, reviewers, and readers in upholding these principles.