The Journal of Advanced Materials in Health and Engineering (JAMHE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and scientific transparency. The journal considers plagiarism and all forms of research misconduct to constitute serious violations of scholarly and ethical publishing standards.
JAMHE adheres to the ethical principles and recommendations established by the Committee on Publication Ethics, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, Directory of Open Access Journals, and internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to the use of another individual’s ideas, text, figures, tables, data, methods, results, or intellectual property without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution.
The journal considers the following practices to constitute plagiarism or unethical publication behavior:
- Direct copying of text without citation
- Substantial textual similarity without proper attribution
- Mosaic or patchwork plagiarism
- Self-plagiarism or redundant publication
- Duplicate submission or duplicate publication
- Unattributed paraphrasing
- Manipulation or misrepresentation of data
- Unauthorized reuse of figures, images, or graphical material
- Misappropriation of unpublished data or intellectual property
Similarity Screening
All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism and similarity screening prior to peer review using recognized plagiarism detection software and editorial assessment procedures.
Manuscripts may be evaluated for:
- overall similarity index
- inappropriate citation practices
- duplicated or recycled text
- overlap with previously published literature
- overlap with preprints, theses, or conference proceedings where applicable
Similarity percentages are interpreted within scientific and contextual relevance rather than numerical thresholds alone. Editorial evaluation considers:
- extent of overlap
- location of overlap
- citation adequacy
- scientific originality
- methodological transparency
The journal reserves the right to request clarification, revision, or supporting documentation from authors where substantial overlap is identified.
Acceptable Similarity
Limited textual overlap may be considered acceptable in certain contexts, including:
- standardized methodological descriptions
- properly cited quotations
- institutional or regulatory terminology
- thesis-derived manuscripts where appropriately disclosed
- preprint publications compliant with journal policy
However, excessive overlap or inappropriate reuse of previously published material may result in editorial action.
Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication
Authors must not submit manuscripts that substantially overlap with their previously published work unless:
- the overlap is scientifically justified
- appropriate citation is provided
- transparency is maintained
- editorial disclosure is made at submission
Redundant or salami publication practices that fragment a single dataset or study into multiple publications without scientific justification are discouraged and may constitute publication misconduct.
Artificial Intelligence and Generated Content
The use of artificial intelligence-assisted writing tools must not compromise scientific originality, author accountability, or publication ethics.
Authors remain fully responsible for:
- accuracy of content
- originality of text
- factual integrity
- citation accuracy
- avoidance of fabricated or manipulated material
AI-generated content must not be presented as original scientific interpretation without appropriate human oversight and validation.
Editorial Actions in Cases of Plagiarism
Where plagiarism or unethical overlap is suspected, JAMHE may undertake one or more of the following actions:
- request author clarification
- request manuscript revision
- reject the manuscript
- suspend editorial processing
- notify affiliated institutions where appropriate
- retract published articles
- issue corrections or expressions of concern
All investigations are conducted in accordance with COPE guidance and principles of editorial fairness, confidentiality, and due process.
Post-Publication Ethical Oversight
The journal remains committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record after publication.
Where credible concerns regarding plagiarism, duplication, or research misconduct arise post-publication, JAMHE may:
- conduct formal editorial investigations
- publish corrections or errata
- issue editorial notices
- retract affected articles where necessary
Retractions and corrections will be clearly identified and linked to the original publication in accordance with international publishing standards.
Author Responsibilities
By submitting to JAMHE, authors confirm that:
- the submitted work is original
- the manuscript does not infringe upon intellectual property rights
- all sources have been appropriately cited
- permissions for copyrighted material have been obtained where required
- the manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in rejection, retraction, or additional editorial action.
Commitment to Research Integrity
JAMHE is dedicated to promoting responsible scientific communication, ethical research conduct, and the integrity of the scholarly publishing process. The journal actively supports transparency, reproducibility, originality, and accountability across all aspects of academic publication and interdisciplinary scientific research.