Plagiarism Review Process

The European Journal of Oncology takes plagiarism very seriously and evaluates each case with strict attention. If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process—whether during submission, peer review, editing, or proofing—the authors will be notified immediately. They may be asked to revise the manuscript or provide proper citations for the copied material.

If the similarity exceeds 25% or if substantial plagiarism is confirmed, the manuscript will be rejected. Authors will be informed of the decision, and in severe or repeated cases, further action may be considered.

Plagiarism Check Timing

All manuscripts submitted to the European Journal of Oncology are screened for plagiarism immediately after submission and before the peer-review process begins.

Handling Plagiarism

  • Less than 5%: Considered minor overlap. The manuscript is assigned an ID and sent to the authors for revision.
  • 5–30%: Considered significant overlap. The manuscript is not assigned an ID and is returned to the authors for substantial revision.
  • Above 30%: Considered unacceptable. The manuscript is rejected prior to review. Authors may revise and resubmit as a new submission.
Rejection of Manuscripts with Over 30% Plagiarism: If plagiarism exceeds 30%, the manuscript is rejected as it indicates a substantial lack of originality. Authors are welcome to address the issues, make the necessary revisions, and submit the work as a new manuscript for fresh consideration.

Plagiarism Detected After Publication

If plagiarism is identified after an article has been published, the European Journal of Oncology will initiate a formal investigation. Confirmed cases may result in retraction, institutional notification, or marking the article as plagiarized.

Commitment to Original Research

By submitting a manuscript to the European Journal of Oncology, authors affirm that the work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. The journal prohibits plagiarism in all forms, including self-plagiarism and duplicate publication. All submissions may be screened with plagiarism-detection software.

Forms of Plagiarism

  • Copying substantial content directly from other sources without citation.
  • Reusing another author’s text, figures, or tables without acknowledgment.
  • Using online content (text, images, graphics) without citing the source.
  • Reproducing diagrams, photographs, or illustrations without permission.

Acknowledging Authors’ Sources

Proper citation of all sources is mandatory. Self-plagiarism is not permitted except when reusing content from prior work (e.g., conference proceedings) with clear citation.

Accidental or Unintentional Plagiarism

Even if unintentional, plagiarism remains the author’s responsibility. Authors must understand proper quoting, paraphrasing, and citation to avoid ethical violations.

Reporting Plagiarism

If plagiarism is suspected in a published article, it should be reported to the editorial office. All reports are investigated, and serious cases may result in article retraction.

To report plagiarism, please contact us at editor@ejoncology.it