Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts in the Medox Journal of Public Health are screened for similarity prior to acceptance for publication. Where the similarity index exceeds 15%, the manuscript will be returned to the authors together with the similarity report for necessary revision and clarification. Manuscripts showing a similarity level of 40% or higher will not be considered for publication and outrightly rejected.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly acknowledged and cited. Failure to do so may constitute academic misconduct. If plagiarism or other forms of publication misconduct are identified even after publication, the Journal reserves the right to take appropriate action, including an erratum, retraction, or other appropriate statements. Authors are strongly encouraged to check their manuscripts for similarity before submission to facilitate the review process.