Similarity Check and Plagiarism

 

Similarity Check and Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo similarity checking using Turnitin prior to peer review, consistent with COPE guidelines.

Acceptable Thresholds

  • Overall similarity index: Maximum 20%
  • Single source match: Maximum 5%
  • Quoted material (properly cited): Excluded from calculation
  • References and bibliography: Excluded from calculation

Manuscripts exceeding these thresholds will be returned to authors for revision before peer review proceeds.

Self-Plagiarism

Authors must not submit work published elsewhere, under review at another journal, or substantially overlapping with their own prior publications without disclosure.

Consequences

Pre-publication: Manuscripts identified as plagiarized will be rejected immediately. Authors may be reported to their institutions.

Post-publication: Articles found to contain plagiarism will be retracted with a public retraction notice. The editorial team follows COPE flowcharts for handling suspected cases.