Screening for Plagiarism

Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental (SJG) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. To ensure the originality and authenticity of the research it publishes, the journal applies rigorous plagiarism screening processes at all stages of manuscript submission, review, and publication.

  1. Plagiarism Detection Software
  • All manuscripts submitted to SJG are subjected to plagiarism screening using advanced plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate.
  • These tools compare the submitted manuscript against a vast database of published articles, research papers, and other online sources to identify potential instances of plagiarism.
  1. Types of Plagiarism

SJG considers the following as forms of plagiarism:

  • Direct Plagiarism – Copying someone else's work word-for-word without proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing Plagiarism – Rewriting someone else's ideas or text without proper citation.
  • Self-Plagiarism – Republishing an author’s own previously published work without proper citation or acknowledgement.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism – Using phrases, text, or ideas from various sources without proper attribution, blending them into the new manuscript.
  1. Handling Plagiarism Cases
  • Minor Plagiarism: If the plagiarism is found to be minor (e.g., a few words or phrases), the author will be asked to correct and resubmit the manuscript with proper citations.
  • Major Plagiarism: In cases of significant plagiarism, the manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the authors will be notified about the violation of the journal's ethical guidelines.
  • Repeat Offenders: Authors who repeatedly violate the journal’s plagiarism policy may face a ban from submitting to the journal in the future.
  1. Author Responsibilities
  • Authors must ensure that all the content in their manuscripts is original and properly cited.
  • Authors should also provide proper attribution to previously published work, whether their own or that of others.
  • Authors are encouraged to check their manuscripts for potential plagiarism before submitting them to the journal.
  1. Transparency and Ethical Standards
  • The results of plagiarism screening will be shared with authors to allow them to address any issues before publication.
  • SJG follows the ethical guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure fair and transparent handling of plagiarism cases.

By maintaining a strict plagiarism policy, Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental aims to promote academic integrity and the credibility of the research it publishes, ensuring that all content is the result of honest scholarly work.