Definition

Plagiarism occurs when an author presents the work or ideas of others as their own without proper attribution. This includes not only copying content but also using significant portions of one’s own previously published work without proper citation, often referred to as self-plagiarism or duplicate publication. This practice can range from submitting the same article to different journals to “salami slicing,” where small increments of previously published data are repurposed with minimal new content.

Policy

The editorial team and reviewers of Archives of Men’s Health will screen all submitted manuscripts for plagiarism at two stages:
1. After Submission: A plagiarism check will be conducted using reliable plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate).
2. Before Publication: A secondary review will take place before final publication.

If suspected plagiarism is identified, either:
• Before Publication: During the review process or by the editorial team,
• After Publication: Upon being flagged by readers or other stakeholders,

The journal will follow the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This may include contacting the author(s) for clarification, retracting the article, or taking other actions in line with COPE’s Code of Conduct and Flowchart for handling plagiarism.