IJSBMMS strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. All submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).

• Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% (excluding references and methodology sections) will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected.
• Self-plagiarism and redundant publication are also considered ethical violations.
• If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article may be retracted.