Plagiarism
The Pakistan Journal of Nutrition requires all submitted manuscripts to be original and not under consideration or published elsewhere. Any form of plagiarism—copying text, ideas, data, figures, or tables without proper attribution—or self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own published content without citation) is strictly prohibited. The journal's editorial team follows its established Plagiarism Statement and Research Misconduct procedures to investigate issues as they arise.
Screening Process
Every submission undergoes similarity checking using a plagiarism-detection tool, iThenticate. Editors review flagged content to distinguish between permissible similarity (e.g., routine phrases in methods) and problematic duplication. Manuscripts with excessive unattributed similarity may be rejected.
Investigation and Author Response
If concerns are identified during review or after publication, the author is contacted and given a chance to explain. The editorial team may request corrections or clarifications based on the findings.
Consequences for Plagiarism
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Minor issues may require text revision before the manuscript can proceed in the review process.
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Major plagiarism or self-plagiarism leads to immediate rejection; if already published, the article may be retracted.
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In serious cases, the author may be blocked from future submissions for a defined period, and their institution may be informed.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Authors must ensure all sources are cited and avoid duplicate submissions or publications.
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Editors commit to fair screening and investigation, following a transparent and consistent procedure.
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Reviewers are encouraged to report any concerns about overlap or originality.
Transparency and Corrections
Should a correction or retraction be issued, it will clearly reference the affected article. Journal records and metadata will be updated to show the action taken.
