Plagiarism is one of the most serious violations of academic ethics, undermining the integrity and trust of the academic community. We adhere to a strict policy that excludes the possibility of publishing materials containing plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered a serious breach of ethical standards and scientific research principles, as it violates the fundamental principles of professionalism in the relationships between authors, reviewers, editors, publishers, and readers, and directly contradicts the principles of publication ethics.

All materials submitted to the journal are thoroughly checked using specialised software iThenticate, which helps detect text borrowing and copyright violations. If plagiarism is found during the check, the editorial team takes the necessary measures to prevent the publication of any material that does not meet originality requirements.

Each scientific manuscript submitted to the journal is evaluated based on the following criteria:

• If the originality of the text exceeds 85%, the manuscript is accepted for review.
• If the originality of the text ranges from 75% to 85%, the author will be asked to check and correct citations and references to the sources used.
• If the originality of the text is less than 75%, the manuscript is not accepted for review.

It is also important to note that no more than 3% of plagiarism is allowed from any one source.

The plagiarism check process is conducted using specialised software that scans the text for borrowed content from both local databases and the internet. The resulting report is carefully reviewed by the editorial team.

If plagiarism is detected after publication, the editorial board will conduct a thorough investigation. The author will be contacted to clarify the circumstances. If the publication ethics violation related to plagiarism is confirmed, the article may be retracted.