The International Medical Journal of Orthopaedic and Traumatology is committed to maintaining the integrity and originality of published research. To uphold these standards, the journal has implemented the following plagiarism policy:

1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of another's ideas, words, or work without proper attribution, whether intentional or unintentional. This encompasses copying text, data, images, or any other content without appropriate citation.

2. Prevention Measures:

   • Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection software to check their manuscripts before submission.
   • The journal employs plagiarism detection tools to screen all submitted manuscripts for originality.

3. Review Process:

   • Manuscripts identified with high similarity scores to existing literature may be returned to authors for revision.
   • The editorial team will review flagged manuscripts to determine the extent of plagiarism and decide on further action.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism:

   • If plagiarism is confirmed, the manuscript will be rejected, and the authors will be notified.
   • In cases of published articles, the journal reserves the right to retract the publication and notify relevant institutions, authors, and databases.

5. Author Responsibility:

   • Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for appropriately citing all sources.
   • Any instances of suspected plagiarism should be reported to the editorial office for investigation.

By enforcing this plagiarism policy, The International Medical Journal of Orthopaedic and Traumatology aims to promote ethical scholarly practices and ensure the integrity of scientific research.