Screening for Plagiarism

To ensure that submissions to JOELI: Journal of Educational and Learning Innovation maintain academic integrity and originality, we have implemented a comprehensive screening process for plagiarism. Below is the outlined procedure for screening manuscripts for plagiarism:

JOELI Plagiarism Screening Process

1. Submission Verification
Upon receiving a manuscript, JOELI's editorial team will first verify the submission's completeness and adherence to the journal's formatting guidelines.

2. Initial Screening
The manuscript will undergo an initial screening using advanced plagiarism detection software. This software compares the submitted manuscript against a vast database of academic papers, books, conference proceedings, and other sources.

3. Similarity Index Evaluation
The plagiarism detection software generates a similarity report indicating the percentage of the manuscript that matches existing sources. The editorial team will review this report, focusing on the following:
- Acceptable Similarity: Manuscripts with a similarity index below 20% will generally be considered acceptable, provided that the matches are not concentrated in specific sections.
- Moderate Similarity: Manuscripts with a similarity index between 20% and 30% will undergo further scrutiny. Authors may be asked to revise the manuscript to address specific areas of concern.
- High Similarity: Manuscripts with a similarity index above 30% will typically be rejected. Authors will be notified and may resubmit the manuscript after thorough revision and ensuring proper citations and paraphrasing.

4. Detailed Review
For manuscripts flagged during the initial screening:
- Textual Analysis: The editorial team will perform a detailed analysis of the flagged sections to determine the nature of the similarity. This includes distinguishing between properly cited quotations and potential plagiarism.
- Contextual Assessment: The context in which the similar text appears will be considered to ensure that proper attribution and paraphrasing techniques are used.

5. Author Notification
If any issues are identified:
- Minor Issues: Authors will be contacted with a request to make specific revisions and provide additional citations or clarifications.
- Major Issues: Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected, and authors will be advised on how to avoid plagiarism in future submissions.

6. Final Decision
After addressing any issues, the editorial team will make a final decision on the manuscript's acceptance for peer review. Manuscripts that pass the plagiarism screening process will proceed to the peer-review stage.

Best Practices for Authors
To facilitate a smooth plagiarism screening process, authors are encouraged to:
- Ensure Originality: Submit original research that has not been published elsewhere.
- Properly Cite Sources: Accurately cite all sources and provide a comprehensive bibliography.
- Paraphrase Effectively: Paraphrase information from other sources rather than copying text verbatim.
- Use Quotation Marks: Use quotation marks for direct quotes and attribute them appropriately.

By adhering to these guidelines and undergoing a rigorous plagiarism screening process, JOELI aims to maintain high academic standards and contribute to the integrity and quality of research in the field of education and learning innovation.