Plagiarism Policy

The Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and scientific publishing. Plagiarism is a serious violation of these principles, and the journal is committed to preventing, detecting, and addressing instances of plagiarism in all submitted manuscripts.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of another author’s ideas, words, data, or findings without proper acknowledgment. This includes:

• Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim without citation.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reusing previously published work without proper disclosure.
• Mosaic Plagiarism: Paraphrasing without crediting the original source.
• Data Plagiarism: Using another researcher’s data without permission or citation.

2. Plagiarism Detection Process

All manuscripts undergo rigorous plagiarism screening using industry-standard detection tools.

• Automated Screening: Similarity checks against published literature and web sources.
• Manual Review: Editorial evaluation of flagged sections for context and accuracy.

3. Acceptable Similarity Threshold

Some similarity is expected in academic writing; however, the journal follows these benchmarks:

• ≤ 15%: Acceptable if properly cited.
• 15% – 30%: Requires editorial review and possible revision.
• > 30%: May result in rejection or major revision request.

4. Responsibilities of Authors

• Ensure originality of submitted work.
• Provide complete and accurate citations.
• Avoid duplicate publication.
• Disclose prior dissemination (preprints, conferences, etc.).

5. Consequences of Plagiarism

Before Publication:

• Minor Overlap: Revision required.
• Major Plagiarism: Immediate rejection and possible submission ban.

After Publication:

• Retraction: Formal retraction notice issued.
• Institutional Notification: In severe cases, affiliated institutions may be informed.

6. How to Avoid Plagiarism

• Proper Citation: Credit all original sources.
• Responsible Paraphrasing: Rewrite content in your own words with attribution.
• Pre-Submission Checks: Use plagiarism tools before submission.

7. Appeals Process

Authors who believe their manuscript was wrongly flagged may submit a written appeal with supporting evidence. The editorial board will review the case and issue a final decision.

8. Ethical Commitment

By submitting to the journal, authors affirm that their work is original, ethically conducted, and compliant with all academic integrity standards.

Through strict adherence to this policy, the Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research safeguards the integrity of the scientific record and ensures publication of honest, original research.