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Screening for Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Advanced Nursing and Health Systems Innovation (JANHSI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism before entering the peer-review process to ensure the originality of the work and to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

JANHSI considers plagiarism and other forms of research misconduct to be serious violations of publication ethics and handles such cases in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices.

1. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to JANHSI undergo plagiarism screening prior to editorial review.

The Editorial Office uses recognized plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin and/or iThenticate, to assess textual similarity and identify potential overlap with previously published works.

Similarity reports are evaluated by the editorial team, and editorial decisions are based on both the overall similarity score and the nature of the matched content. A high similarity percentage does not necessarily indicate plagiarism, while a low similarity percentage does not automatically guarantee originality.

2. Similarity Threshold

As a general guideline, JANHSI applies the following similarity criteria:

  • Overall similarity of less than 20% is generally considered acceptable.
  • Similarity between 20% and 30% may require editorial assessment and revision before peer review.
  • Similarity greater than 30% may result in rejection prior to peer review.

Regardless of the overall similarity score, manuscripts containing extensive copied text, unattributed material, or evidence of unethical publication practices may be rejected.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to make the final decision based on the context and quality of the similarity report.

3. Forms of Plagiarism

JANHSI considers the following practices to constitute publication misconduct:

  • Direct plagiarism (copying text without proper citation).
  • Mosaic plagiarism or patchwriting.
  • Inadequate paraphrasing without appropriate attribution.
  • Self-plagiarism or redundant publication without proper disclosure.
  • Duplicate submission to multiple journals.
  • Unauthorized reproduction of figures, tables, images, or other copyrighted materials.
  • Data plagiarism or misappropriation of research findings.
  • Citation manipulation intended to artificially increase citations.
  • Translation plagiarism without appropriate acknowledgment.

4. Editorial Actions

If potential plagiarism is identified before peer review, the Editorial Office may request clarification or revision from the authors before further consideration.

If plagiarism or other forms of publication misconduct are confirmed during peer review, the manuscript may be rejected immediately.

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, JANHSI may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the severity of the case, in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Where appropriate, the journal may notify the corresponding author's institution, funding agency, or other relevant authorities.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are entirely original and properly acknowledge all sources of information.

Authors must:

  • Properly cite and reference all published works used in the manuscript.
  • Obtain permission for the use of copyrighted materials where required.
  • Accurately quote and acknowledge the work of other researchers.
  • Disclose any previous publication or closely related manuscripts.
  • Ensure that the manuscript has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal.

Authors are encouraged to check their manuscripts using plagiarism detection software before submission.

6. Research Integrity

JANHSI promotes responsible research conduct and ethical scholarly publishing.

The journal has zero tolerance for:

  • Plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication
  • Data falsification
  • Image manipulation
  • Citation manipulation
  • Peer-review manipulation
  • Fake or inappropriate authorship

All allegations of publication misconduct will be investigated fairly, confidentially, and transparently in accordance with internationally accepted ethical standards and the COPE Core Practices.