Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

ClinSphere Journals is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and free from plagiarism or any form of research misconduct.

Every submission may undergo similarity screening before peer review.

What Constitutes Plagiarism?

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Copying text without proper citation.
Using another person's ideas, data, figures, or images without appropriate acknowledgment.
Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication.
Data fabrication or falsification.
Improper use of AI-generated content without disclosure.

Editorial Action

If plagiarism or other ethical concerns are identified, the journal may:

Request revision or clarification.
Reject the manuscript.
Suspend editorial processing pending investigation.
Retract a published article if misconduct is discovered after publication.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

Their work is original.
All sources are properly cited.
Permissions have been obtained where required.
The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
Any use of AI tools is appropriately disclosed.

Our Commitment

ClinSphere Journals follows a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and is committed to protecting the integrity of the scholarly record through fair, confidential, and transparent editorial practices.

Contact

For enquiries regarding plagiarism or publication ethics, please contact:

Editorial Office
Email: submission@clinspherejournals.com