Regeneration, Reconstruction & Restoration (Triple R) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism in any form constitutes a serious breach of publishing ethics and is unacceptable. This policy outlines our proactive measures to detect and address plagiarism.

Screening Software

All manuscripts submitted to Triple R are screened using plagiarism detection software (iThenticate®) to verify originality before proceeding to peer review.

Definitions

• Plagiarism: The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language, ideas, and thoughts of another author, presented as one's own original work.
• Self-Plagiarism (Text Recycling): The reuse of significant portions of one's own previously published work without appropriate citation and acknowledgment. This includes duplicate publication, salami slicing, and copyright infringement.

Procedures and Consequences

The editorial office assesses the similarity report generated by the screening software. Suspected cases are evaluated individually, following the COPE flowcharts.

• Minor Similarity: If minor plagiarism (e.g., a few unattributed sentences) is detected, authors will be asked to revise and properly cite the original source.
• Major Similarity: If significant portions are plagiarized, the manuscript will be rejected. The Editor-in-Chief will notify the corresponding author with details of the misconduct.
• Systematic Misconduct: In cases of severe or repeated plagiarism (e.g., full article duplication), sanctions will be imposed. This includes submission bans and notification of institutional authorities.

This policy is strictly governed by the guidelines and flowcharts provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact the editorial office.