Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

The Asian Journal of Advanced Research in Health Sciences and Applied Studies (AARHSAS) upholds strict academic integrity and does not tolerate plagiarism in any form. The journal is committed to publishing only original scholarly works and ensuring that all authors properly acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others. Every manuscript submitted to the journal is screened for originality before it proceeds to peer review.

  1. What Constitutes Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when an author presents another person’s words, ideas, methods, or data as their own without proper citation. The journal considers the following practices unethical:

  • Copying text directly without quotation and citation
  • Paraphrasing another author’s ideas without acknowledgment
  • Using figures, tables, images, or datasets without permission or citation
  • Submitting someone else’s work as original
  • Reusing substantial parts of one’s previously published work (self-plagiarism)
  • Duplicate or simultaneous submission to multiple journals

Both intentional and unintentional plagiarism are treated as serious violations of publication ethics.

  1. Similarity Check Procedure

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using reliable similarity detection software during the editorial screening stage. The editorial office reviews the similarity report to determine whether overlap is acceptable (e.g., references, methodology descriptions, or standard terminology) or constitutes plagiarism.

Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity limit may be:

  • Returned to authors for revision and proper citation
  • Rejected prior to peer review
  • Investigated further if misconduct is suspected
  1. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is entirely original
  • All sources are properly cited and referenced
  • Direct quotations are clearly indicated
  • Permissions are obtained for copyrighted material
  • Overlapping publications are disclosed

The corresponding author is responsible for confirming that all co-authors agree with the submission and the authenticity of the manuscript.

  1. Handling of Plagiarism Cases

Before Publication

  • Minor similarity: correction required before review
  • Moderate similarity: revision and resubmission
  • Major plagiarism: immediate rejection

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal may:

  • Publish a correction notice
  • Retract the article
  • Notify the author’s institution or funding body
  • Prohibit future submissions from the author(s)
  1. Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Authors must not republish previously published data or manuscripts without clear citation and justification. Duplicate publication or salami slicing (fragmenting research into multiple similar papers) is considered unethical and may lead to rejection or retraction.

  1. Editorial Responsibility

Editors and reviewers are expected to remain vigilant in identifying plagiarism during the review process and report any suspected misconduct. All reported cases are handled confidentially and fairly.

The plagiarism policy of AARHSAS protects the credibility of academic publishing by ensuring that all published articles are original and properly attributed. Through systematic screening and ethical enforcement, the journal promotes responsible scholarship and trustworthy scientific communication.