Plagiarism Policy
Medvix Publications is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism to ensure originality and academic credibility.
To support this process, we use iThenticate, a widely recognized plagiarism detection system used by leading publishers worldwide.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
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Copying text, ideas, images, or data without proper citation
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Self-plagiarism (reusing previously published work without disclosure)
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Duplicate submission to multiple journals
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Improper paraphrasing
Similarity Check Process
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All manuscripts are checked using iThenticate before peer review
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Editors carefully evaluate similarity reports to distinguish between acceptable overlap and potential misconduct
Acceptable Similarity Limits
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Below 10% → Acceptable
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10% – 20% → Requires editorial review
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Above 20% → May be returned for revision
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Above 30% → Immediate rejection
Note: Even low similarity may be rejected if it involves copied core content.
Actions in Case of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is detected:
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Before publication: Manuscript will be rejected
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After publication: Article may be retracted
Ethical Compliance
Medvix Publications follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics to handle plagiarism and ethical concerns.
