Reference and citations style
Dear All
This is to inform you that from 01 September 2022 we use APA 7th for citations and References style. Meanwhile, the Conclusion part has been removed from the manuscript structure.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism Policy
Originality and plagiarism
Scientific Reports in Life Sciences (SRLS) is committed to publishing original work and to protecting academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts are screened for overlap with previously published material using similarity‑detection software. SRLS screens submissions using similarity‑detection software such as iThenticate or Crossref Similarity Check.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are genuinely original. Any use of ideas, text, figures, or data from other sources must be properly cited, and key works that have shaped the study should be clearly acknowledged in the references.
What counts as plagiarism
Plagiarism can occur in different forms, including but not limited to:
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Submitting someone else’s work, in whole or in part, as one’s own.
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Copying or closely paraphrasing substantial sections of text, figures, tables, or data without appropriate citation.
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Presenting results obtained by other researchers as if they were generated by the authors.
Self‑plagiarism, such as reusing large parts of one’s own previously published text or data without clear citation and explanation, is also considered unacceptable. Authors should be transparent about any reuse and ensure that a new manuscript makes a clear, substantial contribution beyond earlier publications.
Unacceptable practices and consequences
Any form of plagiarism is regarded as serious ethical misconduct and is incompatible with publication in SRLS. Authors must:
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Use quotation marks and full references when reproducing exact wording from other sources.
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Obtain permission when reusing copyrighted material where required.
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Clearly indicate reused material and explain how it relates to the new work.
If significant plagiarism or inappropriate overlap is detected at any stage (before or after publication), the editorial team may reject the manuscript, request major revisions, issue corrections, or retract the article, depending on the severity of the case.
Alignment with COPE guidance
Scientific Reports in Life Sciences follows good‑practice recommendations from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including the COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers. These frameworks guide how the journal evaluates and responds to suspected cases of plagiarism and other forms of publication misconduct.
