Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of scholarly publishing and compromises the trust of readers, authors, and the scientific community as a whole. At Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct. As such, we have implemented the following plagiarism policy:

1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment or permission and presenting them as one's own. This includes, but is not limited to, copying text, ideas, images, or data from another source without appropriate citation or attribution.
2. Originality Requirement: All submissions to Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals must be original work created by the authors. Authors are expected to properly cite and acknowledge the contributions of others to their research, including previous publications, ideas, and data.
3. Detection of Plagiarism: To detect plagiarism, we utilize plagiarism detection software as part of our editorial review process. Additionally, our editorial team is trained to identify potential instances of plagiarism through manual review of submitted manuscripts.
4. Consequences of Plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected in a submitted manuscript, appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with our ethical guidelines. This may include rejection of the manuscript, notification of the author's institution or funding agencies, and prohibition of future submissions to Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals.
5. Responsibility of Authors: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for appropriately citing and attributing the contributions of others. Authors should familiarize themselves with proper citation practices and adhere to the guidelines outlined in our author instructions.
6. Editorial Review: All submissions to Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals undergo thorough editorial review, including assessment for originality and potential plagiarism. Our editorial team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and will take appropriate action if plagiarism is suspected.
7. Appeals Process: Authors who believe their work has been unfairly accused of plagiarism may appeal the decision by providing evidence to support the originality of their manuscript. Appeals will be reviewed by our editorial board, and decisions will be made in accordance with our ethical guidelines.
8. Educational Resources: Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals is committed to supporting authors in understanding and avoiding plagiarism. We provide educational resources on proper citation practices and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing.