Plagiarism Policy

The "Luxembourg Journal of Medical Science" holds the highest ethical standards in publishing and follows a strict policy against plagiarism. The journal considers plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, as a serious violation of academic integrity and ethical standards. To ensure the originality and integrity of published work, the following guidelines are established:

  1. Originality of Submissions: Authors are required to submit original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. If an earlier version of the submitted work has been published, authors are required to disclose this information during the submission process.
  2. Proper Attribution and Citations: Proper attribution must be given to the ideas, words, and works of others. Authors should accurately cite and reference all sources used in their work, including direct quotations, paraphrased content, and intellectual influences.
  3. Plagiarism Checking: All submissions are subjected to rigorous checks for potential plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software. Authors are encouraged to ensure the originality of their work before submission.
  4. Self-Plagiarism: Authors should avoid replicating significant portions of their own previously published work without proper citation. If authors include parts of their previous work, appropriate references and citations must be provided.
  5. Editorial Review: The editorial team of the journal is committed to identifying and addressing any instances of plagiarism. Any suspected case of plagiarism will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions will be taken.
  6. Ethical Obligations: Authors, reviewers, and editorial staff are obligated to adhere to the highest ethical standards and are expected to report any suspected cases of plagiarism.
  7. Consequences of Plagiarism: In the event that plagiarism is identified, the manuscript will be rejected. Additionally, the authors' institutions, funding bodies, and other relevant agencies will be notified of any confirmed cases of plagiarism.

 

By adhering to these guidelines and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, the "Luxembourg Journal of Medical Science" is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and promoting the dissemination of original and impactful research.