The International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry considers originality, proper attribution, and research integrity essential to responsible scientific publishing. Authors are expected to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and that words, ideas, experimental data, figures, tables, chemical structures, biological images, and other material obtained from external sources are appropriately acknowledged.

Originality and Proper Attribution

Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry should not present material originating from another source as the author's own. Authors must provide appropriate citations and acknowledgments for material used from published or publicly available sources.

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly acknowledged and that the manuscript does not contain unattributed or misleadingly presented material.

Similarity Screening

The journal may screen submitted manuscripts using appropriate similarity-detection or plagiarism-screening tools as part of the editorial assessment process.

A similarity result does not, by itself, establish plagiarism. Identified matches may arise from legitimate quotations, references, scientific terminology, standard laboratory procedures, commonly used methodological descriptions, or other acceptable sources. The editorial team may consider the nature, extent, context, and source of identified similarities before determining whether further action is appropriate.

Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same or substantially similar manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.

Previously published work or substantial portions of previously published material must be appropriately disclosed and cited. Authors should avoid redundant publication or text recycling that could create a misleading impression of new or original scientific work.

Where a manuscript is based on or substantially overlaps with a previously published study, including related biological experiments, chemical analyses, datasets, or research findings, authors should clearly explain the relationship between the works and identify any relevant earlier publications.

Preprints and Previously Shared Material

Prior posting of a manuscript as a preprint does not automatically constitute plagiarism. Authors should disclose relevant preprint information during submission and appropriately identify and cite the preprint where applicable.

Authors remain responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet the journal's requirements concerning originality, attribution, copyright, licensing, and publication history.

Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining appropriate permission where required for the use or reproduction of copyrighted figures, tables, photographs, scientific illustrations, chemical structures, substantial text, or other third-party material.

Such material must be properly attributed, and applicable licensing or permission requirements must be followed. Authors should also ensure that reproduced or adapted scientific images and figures are accurately identified and do not misrepresent the original research.

Plagiarism Identified During Review

If substantial unattributed material or suspected plagiarism is identified before publication, the journal may request an explanation, clarification, or supporting information from the authors.

Depending on the circumstances and available evidence, the manuscript may require revision or clarification, may be rejected, or may be referred for further editorial assessment. Serious concerns may also be handled under the journal's applicable Publication Ethics and Research Integrity policies.

Plagiarism Identified After Publication

If credible concerns regarding plagiarism or substantial unattributed material arise after publication, the journal may investigate the matter and take appropriate action based on the available evidence.

Possible editorial actions may include correction, retraction, or another appropriate editorial measure. Withdrawal may be considered where applicable to manuscripts that have not yet been formally published. Such actions will be assessed in accordance with the journal's relevant policies and procedures.

The journal aims to address these matters fairly and consistently while protecting the integrity of the scientific record.

This policy is informed by relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), where applicable.