Plagiarism Policy

Bayçınar Medical Publishing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious breach of publication ethics and is not tolerated in journals published by Bayçınar Medical Publishing.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Direct copying of text, ideas, data, images, or figures without proper attribution
• Substantial similarity to previously published work without appropriate citation
• Paraphrasing another author’s work without acknowledgment
• Self-plagiarism, including redundant or duplicate publication without disclosure
• Unauthorized use of unpublished material

All sources must be properly cited to give credit to the original authors.

Plagiarism Detection

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review and, when necessary, at later stages of the publication process.

Editors evaluate similarity reports carefully to distinguish acceptable overlap (e.g., methods descriptions) from unethical plagiarism.

Acceptable Similarity

Limited similarity may be acceptable in certain sections, such as standard methodology descriptions, provided that appropriate citations are included. Excessive similarity, regardless of intent, is considered unacceptable.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism is suspected or identified, the editorial office will take appropriate action in accordance with COPE guidelines, which may include:

• Requesting clarification or revision from the authors
• Rejection of the manuscript
• Retraction of a published article
• Notification of authors’ institutions or funding bodies, when appropriate

Decisions are made transparently and fairly, ensuring due process for all parties involved.

Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Authors must disclose any prior publications or submissions that overlap substantially with the submitted manuscript. Redundant or duplicate publication without proper disclosure is considered unethical.

Previously published material must be clearly identified and appropriately cited.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and that all sources are properly cited. Submission of a manuscript implies confirmation that the work has not been plagiarized and has not been published elsewhere in substantially similar form.

Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

Editors and reviewers are expected to remain vigilant regarding potential plagiarism. Any concerns should be reported confidentially to the editorial office for further investigation.

Corrections and Retractions

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, Bayçınar Medical Publishing will take corrective action, which may include issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

By enforcing a strict plagiarism policy, Bayçınar Medical Publishing safeguards academic integrity and ensures that all published content reflects ethical research and publication practices.