Acta Universalis Medicinae is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and academic honesty. Plagiarism undermines the credibility of scholarly work and the trust of the academic community. Therefore, the journal has a strict plagiarism policy to prevent and address any instances of plagiarism.

1. Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim from other sources without proper citation or quotation marks.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reusing portions of one’s own previously published work without appropriate acknowledgment or permission.
• Mosaic Plagiarism: Combining phrases or ideas from various sources into a new work without proper citation.
• Accidental Plagiarism: Failing to properly cite sources or paraphrasing without giving proper credit.

2. Detection and Prevention:

• Screening: All submitted manuscripts are screened for potential plagiarism using industry-standard plagiarism detection tools.
• Author Responsibility: Authors are required to ensure that their work is free from plagiarism and properly cite all sources, including their own previous publications.

3. Handling Suspected Plagiarism:

• Initial Assessment: If plagiarism is suspected, the manuscript will undergo a preliminary assessment by the editorial team.
• Investigation: A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the extent and nature of the plagiarism.
• Action: Depending on the severity of the findings, actions may include:
• Requesting revisions or corrections from the author
• Rejecting the manuscript
• Retracting published articles if plagiarism is confirmed

4. Author Accountability:

• Ethical Compliance: Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines and ensure that their submissions comply with the journal’s standards of originality and citation.
• Consequences: Authors found to have committed plagiarism may face consequences including, but not limited to, the rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published work, and potential prohibition from future submissions.

Acta Universalis Medicinae is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of scholarly research and ensuring that all published work reflects the highest standards of academic honesty.