Plagiarism Policy
The Pakistan Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research (PJAMMR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and academic honesty in all its publications. Plagiarism, in any form, is strictly prohibited and is considered a serious violation of ethical standards.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment or permission and presenting them as one's own. This includes, but is not limited to:
Direct Plagiarism: Copying text word-for-word from another source without attribution or quotation marks.
Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without proper citation or acknowledgment.
Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases, ideas, or concepts from another source and blending them with one's own work without proper attribution.
Accidental Plagiarism: Unintentionally failing to cite sources or paraphrasing content without acknowledgment, due to negligence or lack of understanding of citation rules.
Policy and Procedures
Manuscript Submission and Initial Screening
- All manuscripts submitted to PJAMMR are subject to a rigorous plagiarism check using iThenticate software. This screening process occurs before the manuscript is sent for peer review.
- Authors are required to ensure that their submission is original and free from plagiarism. Submissions that fail the plagiarism check will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright, depending on the severity of the plagiarism.
Plagiarism Detection
- PJAMMR uses advanced plagiarism detection tools to identify instances of plagiarism in submitted manuscripts. The journal staff will thoroughly review any flagged content to determine the extent and nature of the plagiarism.
- The journal may also cross-check manuscripts with previously published works, including articles, books, theses, conference papers, and web content, to ensure originality.
Consequences of Plagiarism
- Minor Plagiarism: If plagiarism is found to be minor, such as isolated sentences or small passages, the authors will be notified and asked to correct the text, provide proper citations, and resubmit the manuscript.
- Moderate to Severe Plagiarism: If significant portions of the manuscript are found to be plagiarized, the submission will be rejected, and the authors will be informed of the reason for rejection.
-Serious Cases of Plagiarism: In cases where plagiarism is detected after publication or where the plagiarism is severe, PJAMMR will retract the published article and notify the authors' institutions and any relevant funding bodies of the breach of ethics. A notice of retraction will be published in the journal, detailing the reasons for retraction.
Author Responsibilities
- Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and properly cited. They must fully disclose any previously published work that may overlap with their submission to PJAMMR.
- Authors are also responsible for obtaining permission to use any third-party material included in their work, and they must properly attribute this material according to the guidelines provided by PJAMMR.
Appeals
- Authors who believe that their work has been incorrectly flagged for plagiarism may appeal the decision by providing a detailed explanation and supporting evidence to the editorial board. The board will review the appeal and make a final decision.
Preventive Measures
- PJAMMR encourages authors to familiarize themselves with the ethical standards of publication and the correct use of citations. The journal may provide resources and guidance to help authors avoid unintentional plagiarism.
Education and Awareness
PJAMMR is dedicated to educating authors, reviewers, and editors about the importance of maintaining academic integrity and the proper attribution of sources. The journal will regularly update its guidelines and resources to reflect best practices in avoiding plagiarism.
