Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Modern Medical Research (JMMR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and research excellence. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious violation of publication ethics and is strictly prohibited.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use of another person's ideas, words, data, figures, images, tables, or research findings without proper acknowledgment or permission. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text without citation.

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without attribution.

  • Using data, figures, tables, or images without appropriate permission or citation.

  • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication of previously published work.

  • Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.

  • Presenting another author's work as one's own.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before entering the peer-review process. The journal may use recognized plagiarism detection software and editorial evaluation to identify potential instances of plagiarism, duplication, or unethical reuse of content.

Similarity Threshold

As a general guideline:

  • Manuscripts should demonstrate a high level of originality.

  • A similarity index of 15% or less is generally considered acceptable.

  • Similarity arising from references, standard methodology descriptions, or properly cited quotations may be excluded from consideration.

  • Excessive similarity, even if below the threshold, may still be subject to editorial review.

The final assessment is based on the nature and context of the similarity rather than percentage alone.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism is detected, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

Before Publication

  • Request clarification from the authors.

  • Require revision and proper citation of sources.

  • Reject the manuscript.

  • Notify the authors' affiliated institutions when appropriate.

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal may:

  • Publish a correction or erratum.

  • Retract the article.

  • Remove the article from journal records where necessary.

  • Notify indexing services and relevant institutions.

Self-Plagiarism

Authors must not reuse substantial portions of their previously published work without proper citation and disclosure. Any overlap with prior publications must be clearly identified and referenced.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the originality of submitted work.

  • Properly citing all sources used in the manuscript.

  • Obtaining permission for copyrighted material when required.

  • Disclosing any related manuscripts or prior publications.

  • Cooperating with editorial investigations concerning plagiarism allegations.

Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities

Editors and reviewers are encouraged to report suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other forms of publication misconduct encountered during the review process.

Ethical Compliance

The Journal of Modern Medical Research follows internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, and academic integrity.

Consequences of Misconduct

Authors found guilty of plagiarism or related ethical violations may face:

  • Immediate manuscript rejection.

  • Retraction of published articles.

  • Temporary or permanent restrictions on future submissions.

  • Notification to affiliated institutions, funding agencies, or other relevant organizations.

The Journal of Modern Medical Research maintains a zero-tolerance approach toward plagiarism and is dedicated to preserving the credibility and integrity of scientific research.