Simanta Journal of Health Studies upholds the highest standards of integrity and originality in academic publishing. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and is committed to promoting ethical research practices. 

 

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: 

• Copying or reproducing someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper acknowledgment.
• Paraphrasing or rephrasing text from another source without giving credit.
• Using figures, tables, or data from other sources without appropriate citation.
• Submitting a manuscript that contains significant overlap with the author’s previously published work (self-plagiarism) without proper citation or disclosure.

 

2. Plagiarism Detection

To ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts: 

• All submissions are screened using reliable plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate) before the peer review process begins.
• Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% (excluding references) are flagged for review and clarification.

 

3. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage (submission, review, or post-publication), the following actions may be taken: 

1. Minor Plagiarism (Unintentional)

• The authors are notified, and they must revise the manuscript to ensure proper citation and originality.
• The manuscript may be sent back for re-review after revisions.

1. Major Plagiarism (Intentional or Extensive)

• The manuscript is rejected outright.
• If plagiarism is detected post-publication, the article will be retracted with a public notice, and the reason for retraction will be clearly stated on the journal’s website.
• Authors may be blacklisted from submitting to the journal in the future.
• The author’s institution and/or funding agency may be notified of the misconduct.

 

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are required to: 

• Submit original work and appropriately cite all sources, including ideas, data, and text from others.
• Disclose if the manuscript includes content that has been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere (e.g., preprints).

 

5. Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors

• Reviewers and editors are encouraged to report any suspected plagiarism they identify during the review process.
• Editors will investigate all claims of plagiarism thoroughly and follow the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines when handling such cases.

 

6. Retraction Policy

The journal reserves the right to retract published articles if plagiarism is discovered after publication. Retractions will be prominently marked on the journal website with clear explanations. 

 

For further clarification about the journal’s plagiarism policy or ethical guidelines, please contact the anomharjana@unud.ac.id.