International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism refers to the intentional or unintentional act of using someone else's work, ideas, or content without proper attribution or acknowledgment.
Plagiarism Before Publishing
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE) has a strict policy for handling plagiarism. Any case of plagiarism, whether before or after acceptance, during editing, or at the proof stage, will be assessed by the editorial board, reviewers, and editors. If plagiarism is detected at any stage, the authors will be notified and asked to either rewrite the content or properly cite the sources. If the plagiarism exceeds 25%, the manuscript may be rejected, and the authors will be informed accordingly.
When Is the Plagiarism Check Done?
All submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism immediately after submission, before the review process begins.
Handling Plagiarism
Plagiarism is addressed according to its severity:
Why Are Manuscripts with >30% Plagiarism Rejected?
Manuscripts with more than 30% plagiarism indicate that the authors are unlikely to revise the manuscript satisfactorily. However, authors may make the necessary revisions and resubmit the manuscript as a new submission.
What If Plagiarism Is Detected After Publication?
If plagiarism is detected after publication, an investigation will be conducted. The journal will contact the author's institution and funding agencies. The paper will be marked as plagiarized, and depending on the severity, it may be formally retracted.
Originality
By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that the work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, including duplicate publication of the author's own work without proper citation, will not be tolerated. Manuscripts may undergo plagiarism checks using anti-plagiarism software.
Plagiarism can take many forms:
Acknowledging Author(s) Sources
Self-plagiarism occurs when an author reuses significant portions of their own copyrighted work without citation. While reusing one's own prior work is allowed if properly referenced, it must be explicitly cited. Such reuse does not require quotation marks but should clearly reference the original source.
Accidental or Unintentional Plagiarism
Authors must be aware of the difference between quoting and paraphrasing and understand the proper way to cite material. It is the responsibility of the author to ensure that no plagiarism occurs, whether intentional or accidental.
Correction Policy for the International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research
The International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research follows a clear correction policy to maintain the accuracy and integrity of published content. If corrections are required after a manuscript has been reviewed or published, the journal will promptly notify the author via email, providing a detailed explanation of the required changes, along with screenshots if necessary. The author will be responsible for reviewing and resubmitting the corrected manuscript as soon as possible.
We ensure that all corrections are made promptly and transparently, maintaining the high standards of the journal while fostering open communication with the authors.