In order to verify that the manuscript does not contain plagiarism and to assess its similarity with previously published works, authors are required to upload a similarity report generated by internationally recognized similarity detection software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools when submitting their manuscripts as of 01.01.2026. However, the evaluation of the similarity report is carried out by the responsible editor, and the final decision is made by the responsible editor.
Manuscripts containing copied text from other sources are rejected by the responsible editor during the preliminary evaluation stage. JAVStudies strictly does not accept plagiarized works.
Plagiarism refers to the use of material from previously published works without citation. Even a small amount of plagiarism is not acceptable. A high similarity rate may also lead to rejection if a substantial portion of the manuscript is derived from other works, even when the source is cited.
The similarity rate alone is not considered a definitive criterion. The similarity report is evaluated by the responsible editor by considering the nature of the text, the use of citations, and the context of the similarity.
Authors may use a limited number of similar expressions from their previous works. However, more extensive use requires proper citation. Direct quotations must be presented within quotation marks with appropriate citation and the relevant page number indicated.
Articles derived from theses or conference papers may contain a reasonable level of similarity. In such cases, the original source from which the manuscript is derived must be clearly stated.
If plagiarism is detected after publication, the case is reported to the editorial board. If the editorial board decides that the article must be retracted, the editor informs the author of the reasons for the decision. The article is then withdrawn from all databases indexing the journal, and the retraction notice is clearly indicated on the page where the article was published.