Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Non-Communicable Diseases (JNCDs) maintains a strict plagiarism policy to uphold the integrity and originality of published research. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using advanced detection software to identify any instances of copied content. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, duplicate submissions, or unauthorized use of others' work without proper citation. If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process, the manuscript may be rejected or retracted, depending on the severity of the violation. Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their work and properly crediting all sources. The journal follows COPE guidelines to address plagiarism cases fairly and transparently.