Originality & Plagiarism


Authors submitting to the Journal of Health Management must ensure that their manuscripts are original works and have not been published previously in whole or in part, nor are they under consideration for publication elsewhere. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be made, and all sources used in the research and writing process must be appropriately cited.

Similarity Index Requirement
The journal employs plagiarism detection tools to screen all submitted manuscripts. A similarity index of up to 30% is acceptable, provided that the similarity does not occur in a single block of text and that all sources are properly referenced.
Unacceptable Practices
Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable threshold, or showing evidence of any of the following, will be rejected outright:
  • Plagiarism
  • Duplicate publication
  • Inappropriate text recycling

In cases of confirmed plagiarism or serious ethical misconduct, appropriate actions will be taken in line with international publishing ethics guidelines, which may include notifying the authors’ institutions or relevant authorities.

Author Responsibility
The responsibility for ensuring originality rests with the authors, who must certify that the manuscript is free from plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification.