Publication Ethics and Plagiarism

Publication Ethics

As part of the universal and global academic community, Proceedings of Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine (MICOHEDMED), is required to comply with a standard code of ethics based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices. As an extension of COPE's aspirations, publishers expect ethical behavior as well as to reconcile matters of potential infringement.

The publication ethics issued by the Proceedings of Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine (MICOHEDMED) aims to inform all parties that will be involved in publication matters, such as conference organizers, authors, and the editorial team, to refrain from conduct that may jeopardize academic integrity and public trust in higher education.

Plagiarism Policy

Proceedings of Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine (MICOHEDMED) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Every manuscript submitted must represent the authors' original work and must not contain any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism or the inappropriate reuse of previously published content. We utilizes Turnitin as part of the preliminary assessment before publication. The way they work is that it will scan for similarity by cross-checking the worldwide web database of any written source that has ever been published. The similarity index rate will assist in the editing process at the Proceedings of Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine (MICOHEDMED) and determine whether a manuscript may contain a potential plagiarism act.

Should there be corrections or retractions made in the aftermath of proceeding publication on the Proceedings of Malikussaleh International Conference on Health and Disaster Medicine (MICOHEDMED), the corresponding author must consult or notify their concern to their conference organizers. Relay communication must be maintained even under specific circumstances.

Definition Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use of another person's intellectual work without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Reproducing text, figures, tables, data, or ideas from other sources without appropriate citation.
  • Closely paraphrasing another author's work while failing to provide proper attribution.
  • Reusing substantial portions of an author's own published work without adequate citation or disclosure (self-plagiarism).
  • Simultaneously submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals or conference proceedings.

Similarity Screening

All manuscripts undergo similarity screening using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin before entering the peer-review process.

As a general standard, the overall similarity index should not exceed 17%, excluding references, properly quoted text, standard methodological descriptions, and other acceptable overlaps.

The editorial team does not rely solely on the similarity percentage. Each report is carefully evaluated to distinguish legitimate textual overlap from potential plagiarism.

Handling Suspected Plagiarism

The editorial board follows internationally recognized publication ethics, including the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), when investigating suspected plagiarism.

Before Acceptance

If plagiarism or excessive textual overlap is identified during editorial assessment or peer review, the manuscript may:

  • be returned to the authors for revision or clarification; or
  • be rejected if significant plagiarism or unethical publication practices are confirmed.

After Publication

If plagiarism is identified after publication, the proceeding may take appropriate editorial action, including:

  • publishing a correction or editorial notice;
  • issuing an expression of concern; or
  • retracting the published paper in cases of serious misconduct.

Where appropriate, the authors' affiliated institution may also be informed.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

  • ensure that all sources are appropriately acknowledged;
  • cite, quote, and paraphrase published materials accurately;
  • obtain permission to reproduce copyrighted content whenever necessary;
  • submit only original manuscripts that are not under consideration or published elsewhere.

Editorial Commitment

Editors and reviewers are responsible for maintaining publication integrity by identifying possible plagiarism throughout the editorial process. All suspected cases will be handled fairly, confidentially, and transparently in accordance with established ethical standards and internationally accepted best practices.