Self-plagiarism and Duplication of Publications: a Matter against Ethics in Scientific Research

  • María Fernanda Barragán Vergel Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
Keywords: Journal Article, Ethics, Research, Scientific Publication Ethics, Scientific Misconduct, Plagiarism

Abstract

Among the misconduct in scientific research, there are cases of plagiarism, self-plagiarism and duplication, which threaten the veracity and credibility of the publications and scientific journals that these cases might face. Thus, to ensure that the processes of editorial and publication evaluation are carried out properly and by the light of the ethical guidelines, throughout the years, associations and committees have been consolidated, whose main objective is to ensure the delivery of quality scientific products. Some examples of these organizations are: the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME, for its acronym in English), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE, for its acronym in English) and the Committee on Publications Ethics (COPE, by its acronym in English), among others.

Author Biography

María Fernanda Barragán Vergel, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

Médico, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia

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How to Cite
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Barragán Vergel MF. Self-plagiarism and Duplication of Publications: a Matter against Ethics in Scientific Research. MedUNAB [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 5 [cited 2026 Mar. 9];20(3). Available from: https://revistasunabeduco.biteca.online/index.php/medunab/article/view/3248

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