The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are screened using advanced similarity detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. We are committed to protecting the trust of our authors, reviewers, and readers by preventing unethical publication practices.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Copying text, ideas, images, or data without proper citation.
Paraphrasing substantial portions of another’s work without acknowledgment.
Submitting previously published material as original.
Self-plagiarism — reusing significant parts of one’s own published work without disclosure or citation.

Plagiarism Detection

All submitted manuscripts are checked using industry-recognized tools such as iThenticate and Turnitin. The editorial team evaluates similarity reports before peer review begins.

Acceptable Similarity Threshold

As a guideline, manuscripts with a similarity index above 15–20% (excluding references, quotations, and standard methodology) will be investigated further by the editorial board.

Actions Against Plagiarism

Depending on the severity, the following actions may be taken:

Minor Overlap: Authors are asked to revise and properly attribute sources.
Moderate Plagiarism: Manuscript is rejected with notice to the author’s institution.
Severe Plagiarism: Permanent rejection, retraction of published work (if applicable), and reporting to funding agencies or institutions.

Self-Plagiarism and Redundant Publication

Submitting the same or substantially similar work to more than one journal is considered unethical and is not tolerated. Duplicate submissions will result in rejection.

Note: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work before submission. All co-authors must verify and approve the manuscript content.

Responsibilities

Authors: Ensure manuscripts are original, properly cited, and free of plagiarism.
Editors: Assess similarity reports and act in line with COPE guidelines.
Reviewers: Report suspected plagiarism during peer review.
Publisher: Maintain software and procedures for plagiarism detection.

FAQs

Is similarity due to common phrases considered plagiarism?

No. Overlap in standard terminology, references, and methodology is acceptable if properly cited.

Can authors submit revised versions after plagiarism is flagged?

Yes. Authors are encouraged to correct issues and resubmit, provided plagiarism was not intentional or severe.

Does JRO retract published plagiarized articles?

Yes. If plagiarism is detected post-publication, the article will be retracted, and an official notice will be published.

Plagiarism Policy