Plagiarism Check

The Journal of Applied Computer and Information Technology (JACoIT) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. To safeguard the originality and credibility of all published content, every submitted manuscript undergoes a comprehensive plagiarism screening prior to the peer review process.

All manuscripts are checked using reputable plagiarism detection tools, including Turnitin or iThenticate, to identify potential similarities, improper citations, or duplication of previously published material. The journal enforces a strict similarity threshold: manuscripts must demonstrate a similarity level below 20 percent (excluding references, quotations, and commonly used technical terms). Submissions exceeding this threshold will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright, depending on the severity and nature of the overlap.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are fully original and that all sources, including their own prior publications, are properly cited. Paraphrased content must be authentically rewritten and supported by accurate citations. Self-plagiarism, redundant publication, or any form of unethical reuse of previously published work is not tolerated.

If plagiarism or inappropriate similarity is detected at any stage - before or after publication - the journal will take the necessary corrective actions. These may include manuscript rejection, publication of corrections or retractions, and notification to the authors affiliated institutions when warranted. Through strict plagiarism screening and transparency in publication ethics, JACoIT ensures the integrity and scholarly value of the research it disseminates to the global academic community.

 

Types of Plagiarism

The journal recognizes several forms of plagiarism, all of which are strictly prohibited:

  1. Direct Plagiarism
    Copying text verbatim from another source without quotation marks, acknowledgment, or proper citation.
  2. Self-Plagiarism
    Reusing significant portions of one’s own previously published work without proper citation or justification, including duplicate submissions and redundant publications.
  3. Mosaic / Patchwork Plagiarism
    Borrowing phrases, ideas, or structures from a source and blending them with original content without proper attribution.
  4. Paraphrasing Plagiarism
    Rewriting someone else’s text with minor modifications while maintaining the original meaning, without proper citation.
  5. Source-Based Plagiarism
    Misrepresenting or citing incorrect sources, fabricating references, or using secondary sources as primary references without acknowledgment.
  6. Insufficient Acknowledgment
    Failing to properly credit collaborators, contributors, or other researchers whose work significantly influences the manuscript.
  7. Image, Data, or Algorithm Plagiarism
    Using figures, datasets, tables, code, or algorithms from other sources without permission or proper citation.

 

JACoIT treats all forms of plagiarism seriously. Any detected instance, regardless of type or extent, will result in editorial action consistent with international ethical standards.