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All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal for Research in Health Sciences and Nursing (IJRHNS) are screened using iThenticate plagiarism detection software before peer review and, where necessary, at other stages of the editorial process. Plagiarism in any form—including direct copying, improper paraphrasing, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or the unattributed use of text, ideas, data, or figures—is strictly prohibited.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original, appropriately cited, and compliant with applicable copyright and permissions requirements.

Manuscripts that demonstrate unacceptable levels of similarity, undisclosed use of Generative AI, or other ethical concerns may be rejected, returned for correction, or subject to appropriate editorial action, including retraction where necessary, in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and recognized standards of scholarly publishing.