Detection and Screening

All manuscripts submitted to GJMSTI undergo plagiarism screening using reputable and industry-standard detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate. The editorial team thoroughly reviews similarity reports to assess compliance with our originality requirements.

  • Similarity Index Thresholds:
    • Manuscripts with an overall similarity index above 20% (excluding references, quotes, and bibliography) will be rejected or returned for revision.
    • Any verbatim copying exceeding 5% from a single source, or repeated improper citations, will trigger an editorial investigation.

Editorial Actions on Plagiarism

GJMSTI adopts a case-based approach to addressing plagiarism, based on the severity and intent:

  1. Minor Plagiarism (e.g., inadequate citation, minimal overlap):
    • The manuscript may be returned for correction and resubmission.
    • Authors will receive guidance on proper citation practices.
  2. Moderate to Major Plagiarism (e.g., multiple copied sections, poor attribution):
    • The submission will be rejected, and the authors will be formally notified.
    • A warning will be issued and documented.
  3. Severe Plagiarism or Data Fabrication:
    • Immediate retraction of the article (if already published).
    • Notification to the author’s affiliated institution.
    • Authors may be blacklisted from future submissions to GJMSTI.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to GJMSTI are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the originality of their submissions.
  • Providing accurate citations and obtaining permissions for any third-party content.
  • Using plagiarism detection tools to pre-check manuscripts prior to submission.
  • Acknowledging all contributors and sources of ideas, data, or illustrations used.

Ethical Compliance and Publishing Standards

GJMSTI adheres to the ethical guidelines set by the following global organizations:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

All stakeholders — authors, reviewers, and editors — are expected to uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency throughout the publication process.