Policy for Plagiarism

The Journal of Analytical Uncertainty (JAU) maintains a strict policy against plagiarism in any form. We are committed to upholding the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring that all submitted manuscripts represent original work.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, images, or data from another source without proper attribution.
  • Reproducing substantial parts of another work (published or unpublished) without permission or acknowledgment.
  • Paraphrasing content from another source without appropriate citation.
  • Self-plagiarism, or the reuse of significant portions of one’s own previously published work without disclosure or citation.

Screening Process

All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. The editorial team will assess the similarity report and determine whether the manuscript meets the journal’s originality standards.

Acceptable Similarity Threshold

  • A similarity index of less than 20% (excluding references, quotes, and commonly used phrases) is generally considered acceptable.
  • Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the author for revision or rejected outright, depending on the severity and nature of the overlap.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process, the following actions may be taken:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.
  • Retraction of the published article (if plagiarism is discovered post-publication).
  • Notification to the author’s institution or funding body.
  • Blacklisting of the author(s) from future submissions.

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for properly citing all sources. By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that the content is free from plagiarism and has not been published elsewhere.

 

 

Plagiarism Detection Tool

We use CrossCheck powered by iThenticate, a leading plagiarism detection software, to screen all submissions for similarity against a comprehensive database of academic content.

What We Check For

  • Direct copying of text from other sources without proper citation
  • Paraphrasing without appropriate attribution
  • Self-plagiarism, including reuse of previously published work by the same author(s) without disclosure
  • Improper citation or failure to acknowledge sources

Acceptable Similarity Threshold

  • A similarity index of less than 20% (excluding references, quotations, and commonly used phrases) is generally acceptable.
  • Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the author for revision or rejected outright, depending on the nature and extent of the overlap.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process:

  • The manuscript will be rejected immediately.
  • If plagiarism is discovered post-publication, the article may be retracted and the authors’ institutions may be notified.
  • Authors found to have committed plagiarism may be blacklisted from future submissions.

Author Responsibility

By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • All sources are properly cited.
  • They understand and accept the journal’s plagiarism policy.