Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (JNHFB)

The Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (JNHFB) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

What We Consider Plagiarism

  • Copying text, data, or figures from another source without proper citation.
  • Presenting another author’s ideas or research as one’s own.
  • Submitting previously published work without disclosure (self-plagiarism).

Our Screening Process

  • All submitted manuscripts are checked using reliable plagiarism detection software.
  • Manuscripts with significant uncredited material will be immediately rejected or retracted.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Before Publication: The manuscript will be rejected.
  • After Publication: The article will be retracted with a formal notice.
  • Repeat violations may result in a permanent ban from submitting to the journal.

Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure the originality of all submitted work.
  • Properly cite all sources and clearly mark direct quotations.
  • Obtain permission for any reused content where necessary.

For any concerns regarding plagiarism, please contact the Editorial Office at journal@nhf.org.bd.