1. Commitment to Academic Integrity
IMAC Review is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic honesty and research integrity. The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form and ensures that all submissions are screened prior to publication.
The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards in scholarly publishing, including the principles promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
2. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
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Copying text, ideas, data, or images without proper attribution
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Self-plagiarism (duplicate or redundant publication)
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Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without citation
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Submitting another person’s work as one’s own
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Unauthorized use of unpublished data
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Improper citation practices
3. Similarity Check Procedure
All submitted manuscripts are screened using recognized plagiarism detection software before being sent for peer review.
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Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity threshold may be returned to authors for revision or rejected outright.
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Similarity percentage alone does not determine plagiarism; editorial judgment is applied to evaluate context and citation accuracy.
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Properly cited quotations, references, legal provisions, and commonly used terminology are excluded from similarity concerns where appropriate.
4. Acceptable Similarity Threshold
IMAC Review maintains a strict similarity threshold in accordance with best academic practices. As a general guideline:
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A similarity index exceeding 10–15% (excluding references and properly quoted material) may require clarification or revision.
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Significant unattributed overlap may result in immediate rejection.
The final determination rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
5. Plagiarism Identified Before Publication
If plagiarism is detected during the review process:
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The manuscript will be rejected.
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Authors may be notified with evidence of the overlap.
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In serious cases, the author’s institution may be informed.
6. Plagiarism Identified After Publication
If plagiarism is discovered after publication:
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The journal will initiate an investigation.
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Authors will be given an opportunity to respond.
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Depending on the severity, the journal may issue:
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A correction
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A retraction
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An expression of concern
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Retractions will be clearly labeled to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
7. Author Responsibility
By submitting to IMAC Review, authors confirm that:
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The manuscript is original.
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The work has not been previously published (except in limited permissible forms such as theses).
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All sources have been properly cited.
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The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
8. Editorial Independence and Fair Process
All plagiarism decisions are made impartially and independently of financial considerations. Authors are provided due process and an opportunity to explain before final decisions are taken.