Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Includes But is Not Limited to:

• Copying text verbatim from a source without proper citation or attribution
• Paraphrasing or summarizing the ideas of others without proper citation or attribution
• Using images, charts, or other visual materials without proper citation or permission
• Reusing parts of one's own previously published work without proper citation or permission
• Submitting work that was completed by someone else as one's own
• Using someone else's data or research findings without proper citation or permission
• Failing to properly cite the source of a direct quotation
• Presenting someone else's ideas or concepts as one's own
• Misrepresenting the source of a piece of information or idea
• Fabricating or falsifying research data or results

Prevention

Salus Publica: Journal of Community will ensure that every published article will not exceed 20% similarity score. Plagiarism screening will be conducted by Salus Publica: Journal of Community using Turnitin

Sanctions

• Reprimand;
• Letter of warning;
• Revocation of the article;
• Cancellation of publication.