Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism Policy
The Annals of Clinical Hypertension (ACH) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. Plagiarism, in any form, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated in manuscripts submitted to our journal.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and representing them as one's original work. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Copying text, ideas, images, or data from other sources without proper attribution
- Paraphrasing someone else's work without adequate citation
- Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication of one's own previously published work
- Presenting collaborative work as sole authorship
- Submitting work that has been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere
Detection and Prevention
All manuscripts submitted to ACH undergo rigorous plagiarism screening using advanced plagiarism detection software. Our editorial team employs multiple tools and manual review processes to identify potential instances of plagiarism, including:
Screening Process: Automated plagiarism detection software, manual editorial review, cross-referencing with published literature, and expert peer review evaluation.
Consequences of Plagiarism
Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will face immediate and serious consequences, which may include:
| Severity Level | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| Minor Plagiarism | Request for revision with proper citations |
| Moderate Plagiarism | Rejection of manuscript with opportunity to resubmit |
| Severe Plagiarism | Immediate rejection and author notification to institution |
Author Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to ACH must ensure that their work meets the following standards:
Originality
All submitted work must be original and not previously published elsewhere, except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis.
Proper Citation
All sources, including ideas, data, and previous work, must be properly acknowledged and cited according to the journal's formatting guidelines.
Reporting Suspected Plagiarism
If you suspect plagiarism in a published article or submitted manuscript, please contact our editorial office immediately. All reports will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially.
Contact Information: Please send detailed information about suspected plagiarism to our editorial office at [email protected] with supporting documentation.
Appeals Process
Authors who believe their manuscript has been incorrectly identified as containing plagiarized content may appeal the decision by submitting a detailed explanation and supporting evidence to the editorial board within 30 days of notification.
By submitting a manuscript to ACH, authors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by this plagiarism policy. The journal reserves the right to update this policy as needed to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.