Research integrity
Plagiarism Policy
How JOTS handles plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unattributed reuse.
Last reviewed: 25 August 2025
Originality
Submitted work must be original and must not be under review elsewhere. Authors should cite sources accurately and identify any overlap with related publications.
Similarity checks
Similarity reports may be used to support editorial assessment. Reports are interpreted by editors rather than by a fixed percentage alone.
Concerns after publication
Confirmed plagiarism, redundant publication, inappropriate text recycling, or citation manipulation may lead to correction, expression of concern, retraction, or other publication-record action.
For policy questions, contact editor@otsjournal.org.