Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal for Research in Health Sciences and Nursing (IJRHNS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. All manuscripts submitted to IJRHNS must represent original scholarly work and must not contain any form of plagiarism or unethical research practice.

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to adhere to responsible research and writing practices. All sources, including previously published literature, datasets, ideas, figures, tables, and images, must be appropriately cited and acknowledged.

Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism may occur in several forms and includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, ideas, data, tables, figures, or images without proper citation.
  • Self-plagiarism, including substantial overlap with an author’s own previously published work without disclosure.
  • Duplicate or redundant publication of the same or substantially similar research.
  • Improper paraphrasing, inadequate citation, or misleading attribution of sources.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to IJRHNS are subjected to plagiarism screening using recognized similarity detection software. Screening may be conducted at multiple stages, including before peer review, during the editorial evaluation process, or at any time prior to publication.

Manuscripts found to have unacceptable levels of similarity or evidence of unethical reuse of content may be rejected without further consideration.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism or unethical conduct is identified, the editorial office may take appropriate action depending on the nature and severity of the issue. Such actions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • Requesting clarification, explanation, or revision from the author(s).
  • Retraction or withdrawal of a published article.
  • Notification of the author’s affiliated institution, employer, or funding agency, when deemed necessary.

Author Responsibility

Authors bear full responsibility for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their submitted work. Manuscripts must not violate copyright laws, ethical norms, or legal requirements.

Authors are strongly advised to review and verify their manuscripts before submission to ensure that all content is original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism or redundant publication. Ethical scholarly writing contributes significantly to the credibility and impact of published research.