The International Journal of Modern Medicine (IJMM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. To maintain the credibility and quality of the research it publishes, IJMM enforces a strict anti-plagiarism policy. This policy aims to prevent, detect, and address instances of plagiarism in all submitted manuscripts.

Definition of Plagiarism:

For the purposes of this policy, plagiarism is defined as the use of someone else’s work, ideas, or expressions without proper attribution, and includes but is not limited to:

1. Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim from another source without citation.
2. Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial parts of a previous work authored by the same author without acknowledgment or permission.
3. Mosaic Plagiarism: Integrating phrases, sentences, or ideas from other sources into one’s own work without appropriate citation.
4. Accidental Plagiarism: Failure to cite sources properly or misattribution of borrowed ideas due to negligence.

Submission Requirements:

1. Originality: All manuscripts submitted to IJMM must be the original work of the authors and should not have been published or under consideration for publication elsewhere.

2. Citation: Authors are required to properly cite all sources, including direct quotes, paraphrased content, and ideas that are not their own. Proper attribution must be provided for all sources used.

3. Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and provide a statement regarding the originality of the work submitted.

Detection and Screening:

1. Plagiarism Detection Tools: IJMM utilizes advanced plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions for potential instances of plagiarism.

2. Editorial Review: The editorial team will review flagged content and determine whether it constitutes a breach of the journal’s plagiarism policy.

Procedures for Addressing Plagiarism:

1. Initial Review: If plagiarism is suspected, the manuscript will be reviewed by the editorial board to assess the extent and nature of the infringement.

2. Action Steps: Depending on the severity of the plagiarism, actions may include:

   • Requesting revisions or corrections from the author.
   • Rejection of the manuscript.
   • Withdrawal of an already published article, if applicable.

3. Author Notification: Authors will be notified of any detected plagiarism and provided an opportunity to respond or provide clarification.

Consequences:

1. Immediate Rejection: Manuscripts found to involve significant plagiarism will be rejected and returned to the authors with an explanation of the reasons.

2. Publication Retraction: Articles that have been published and later found to contain substantial plagiarism may be retracted from the journal.

3. Author Penalties: Authors found to engage in repeated or severe instances of plagiarism may be barred from submitting future manuscripts to IJMM.

Educational Component:

IJMM encourages authors to familiarize themselves with best practices in research ethics and citation standards to prevent plagiarism and ensure the integrity of their work.