Plagiarism Policy
The Journal of Bioscience Studies (JBS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of scholarly publishing standards.
Definition of Plagiarism Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
• Copying text, ideas, data, figures, or results from another source without proper attribution.
• Self-plagiarism, including redundant publication or significant reuse of an author's previously published work without appropriate citation and justification.
• Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without adequate acknowledgement.
• Using third-party content without appropriate permission, attribution, or citation.
Screening Process All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. The Editorial Office carefully evaluates similarity reports while considering the nature, extent, and location of matched content, including methods sections, references, standard terminology, and commonly used phrases.
Acceptable Similarity JBS does not apply a fixed numerical similarity threshold that automatically determines acceptance or rejection. Each manuscript is evaluated individually. The Editorial Office considers the source, context, extent, and nature of identified overlap.
Substantial unattributed similarity, particularly in the Introduction or Discussion, or significant overlap with previously published work, may result in further investigation or rejection.
Consequences of Plagiarism
Before Acceptance: Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism may be rejected. Depending on the severity and circumstances, authors may also be restricted from submitting to JBS for a defined period.
After Publication: If plagiarism is identified in a published article, JBS will follow applicable COPE guidance and may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction. Where appropriate, the authors' institutions and relevant scholarly services may be notified.
Author Responsibilities Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, that all sources are appropriately cited, and that previously published material is clearly acknowledged. Any reused material must be used with the necessary permission and appropriate citation where applicable.
Authors are encouraged to check their manuscripts using appropriate plagiarism detection tools before submission.
Editorial Commitment JBS follows the core practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling suspected cases of plagiarism and related publication misconduct. Investigations and editorial decisions are conducted fairly, consistently, and transparently, with due consideration of the nature and severity of the alleged misconduct.
