Adv. Mol. Health Sci. maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous screening using advanced plagiarism detection tools prior to peer review. Authors are fully responsible for the originality and authenticity of their work.

Manuscripts exhibiting a similarity index exceeding the established threshold (typically 20%) or showing repeated text segments from a single source beyond 3% may be returned for revision or rejected outright. Both intentional and unintentional plagiarism, including the use of others’ ideas, text, or data without proper attribution, are considered serious ethical violations.

Types of Plagiarism

1. Direct Plagiarism: Verbatim copying of text, data, or ideas from other works without acknowledgment.
2. Mosaic Plagiarism: Integrating phrases, concepts, or ideas from other sources without proper citation.
3. Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one’s previously published work without appropriate disclosure or citation.
4. Accidental Plagiarism: Failure to properly cite sources, even unintentionally.

Procedures for Handling Plagiarism

Minor Plagiarism:

• The author will be notified and asked to revise the manuscript to appropriately cite sources.

Major Plagiarism:

• Manuscripts containing extensive copied material, data manipulation, or unattributed sections will be rejected immediately.
• The authors and their affiliated institutions will be informed of the breach.
• Authors found guilty of major plagiarism may be barred from submitting to the journal for a defined period, and the publisher may take further corrective actions in accordance with COPE guidelines.

All suspected cases of plagiarism will be managed in alignment with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards to uphold the integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness of published research.

Guidelines for Reporting Plagiarism

1. Reporting Procedure:

Any suspected case of plagiarism should be formally reported to the Editor-in-Chief of Adv. Mol. Health Sci. through the official journal email or the submission system.

2. Submission of Evidence:

Reports must include sufficient documentation to support the claim, such as copies of both the original and the allegedly plagiarized manuscripts, relevant data, or other pertinent materials.

3. Initial Assessment:

Upon receiving a report, the editor will conduct a preliminary evaluation to determine the validity of the claim. If necessary, the editorial office may consult with subject-matter experts or ethical advisors.

4. Investigation Process:

The journal will investigate all allegations in accordance with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, ensuring fairness, transparency, and confidentiality. The author(s) of the suspected manuscript will be given an opportunity to provide clarification or explanation.

5. Corrective Actions:

If plagiarism is confirmed, the editor may take one or more of the following actions:

• Reject the manuscript and prevent it from further consideration.
• Request retraction or correction of published content if the article has already been published.
• Notify the author(s) and their affiliated institution of the violation.
• Impose restrictions on future submissions by the author(s), including temporary debarment (e.g., six months) from publishing in the journal.

6. Confidentiality:
   The entire process will remain confidential. Only parties directly involved in the investigation and resolution will be informed of the findings and decisions.
7. Ethical Compliance:

All plagiarism cases will be managed in strict alignment with COPE standards to ensure the integrity, credibility, and reliability of the scientific record published in Adv. Mol. Health Sci.