Plagiarism Policy
Comprehensive Oncology is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited, and the journal enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of plagiarism.
Definition of Plagiarism
- Direct Plagiarism: The verbatim copying of text or figures from another source without proper citation.
- Self-Plagiarism: The reuse of significant portions of one’s own previously published work without appropriate acknowledgment.
- Mosaic Plagiarism: Paraphrasing or rearranging text from other sources while retaining the original meaning without proper citation.
- Misappropriation of Ideas: The use of another person’s ideas or research findings without appropriate credit.
Detection and Prevention
- Screening: All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced detection software. Any manuscript exhibiting significant overlap with existing works without appropriate citation will be rejected or returned to the authors for correction.
- Author Responsibility: Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original and properly cite all sources of information, including direct quotes, data, and ideas. They must declare that their submission is free of plagiarism and has not been published elsewhere.
Actions for Plagiarism
- Pre-Publication: If plagiarism is detected during the review process, the manuscript will be rejected or returned for revision. Authors may be prohibited from submitting future manuscripts if the plagiarism is severe.
- Post-Publication: If plagiarism is identified after publication, the journal will take appropriate actions, including issuing a retraction or correction, notifying the authors' institutions, and making a public statement if necessary. Authors found guilty of plagiarism may face additional sanctions.
