Plagiarism Policy

Advances in Cardiac Research is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. As a peer-reviewed journal, we are committed to ensuring the originality and integrity of all submissions. Plagiarism in any form is a serious violation of these principles and undermines the credibility of scientific research.

Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism refers to the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  1. Verbatim copying: Copying text or content word-for-word from another source without proper citation or quotation marks.
  2. Paraphrasing without attribution: Rewriting or rephrasing someone else's work without giving due credit to the original source.
  3. Unauthorized use of ideas: Presenting someone else's concepts, theories, or ideas as if they are one's own without providing proper acknowledgment.
  4. Self-plagiarism: Reusing one's own previously published work or substantial portions of it without proper citation or disclosure.

Plagiarism Detection: To ensure the originality of submissions, Advances in Cardiac Research utilizes the iThenticate plagiarism detection software. All manuscripts submitted to the journal will undergo a thorough plagiarism check during the editorial review process. This helps us identify any instances of plagiarism or text overlap with previously published works.

Consequences of Plagiarism: If plagiarism or any form of academic misconduct is detected, appropriate action will be taken by Advances in Cardiac Research, following the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The consequences may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Rejection: Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be promptly rejected and will not be considered for publication.
  2. Notification: The corresponding author and all involved parties will be informed of the plagiarism violation.
  3. Reporting: Instances of plagiarism may be reported to the authors' institutions, employers, or funding agencies for further investigation and appropriate action.
  4. Blacklisting: Authors found to be engaged in plagiarism may be prohibited from submitting future manuscripts to Advances in Cardiac Research and may be reported to other journals and scientific societies.

Proper Attribution and Citation: Authors bear the responsibility of ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of all citations and references included in their submissions. Proper acknowledgment of the original sources is essential, including citations for direct quotes, paraphrased text, and ideas. All sources should be accurately cited according to the journal's citation style guidelines.

Conclusion: Advances in Cardiac Research is dedicated to fostering a culture of originality, integrity, and responsible publishing. We strongly discourage any form of plagiarism and expect all authors to adhere to the highest ethical standards. By employing a robust plagiarism policy and utilizing the iThenticate program, we strive to provide our readers with reliable and trustworthy research articles that contribute to the advancement of cardiac research and enhance patient outcomes.