Plagiarism Policy

The Detal Journal of Medical Practices (DJMP) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Authors are expected to submit only original manuscripts and properly cite any source of information, data, or idea derived from other works.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying text, figures, or tables from another work without proper citation.
• Paraphrasing or using another author’s ideas without acknowledgment.
• Submitting a paper that has been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

2. Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are checked using reliable plagiarism detection tools. The editorial team carefully reviews similarity reports to distinguish between legitimate citations and potential plagiarism.

3. Acceptable Similarity Index

Manuscripts with a similarity index below 15–20% (excluding references and quotations) are considered acceptable. Any manuscript exceeding this threshold may be rejected or returned for revision.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage, the following actions may be taken:

• Immediate rejection of the submission.
• Retraction of the article if it has already been published.
• Notification of the author’s affiliated institution or research body.
• Blacklisting of the author(s) for future submissions.

5. Author’s Responsibility

Authors bear full responsibility for the originality of their manuscripts. They are expected to obtain permission for any copyrighted content used and to ensure all sources are appropriately cited.