ScreeningforPlagiarism

Plagiarism Screening Policy

Journal of Informatics (JOOFIN) — AISU Publisher

Max 15% Similarity Rate

Overall similarity index must strictly be under 15% (excluding references, quotes, and small sources < 1%).

Turnitin Screening

All submitted manuscripts are systematically checked using Turnitin / iThenticate prior to peer review.

Source Code & Algorithmic Originality

Code snippets, algorithms, and models presented in informatics studies must be original or properly attributed.

1. Commitment to Academic & Research Integrity

Journal of Informatics (JOOFIN) adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, and redundant publications are strictly prohibited.

As an international peer-reviewed journal indexed in major databases (including Scopus), JOOFIN ensures that all published research represents an original contribution to computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and related informatics domains.

2. Official Screening Tool

JOOFIN uses industry-standard anti-plagiarism software to evaluate manuscript authenticity:

Powered by Turnitin / iThenticate

3. Plagiarism Screening Workflow

Every manuscript submitted to JOOFIN undergoes a multi-stage plagiarism check:

1

Pre-Review Screening (Initial Submission)

Upon submission, the Managing Editor runs a Turnitin scan. Manuscripts with a similarity index higher than 15% are returned to the authors for revision or rejected immediately.

2

Algorithmic & Code Integrity Check

For computer science articles featuring algorithms, pseudo-code, datasets, or software implementations, editors verify that all code snippets and computational models are original and properly cited.

3

Post-Revision Check

After authors submit their revised manuscript post-peer review, a final Turnitin check is conducted before formal acceptance.

4. Handling Plagiarism Misconduct

If plagiarism or self-plagiarism (duplicate publication) is detected at any stage of the editorial process:

  • Before Publication: The manuscript will be immediately rejected, and an explanation will be requested from the corresponding author.
  • After Publication: If plagiarism is proven post-publication, JOOFIN will issue a formal Retraction Notice in accordance with COPE guidelines, and notify the author's affiliated institution and indexing databases (e.g., Scopus, Crossref).

5. Author Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism

  • Always paraphrase findings in your own words and provide complete bibliographic citations.
  • Enclose direct quotes within quotation marks and cite the exact source page.
  • If reusing your own previously published work (text, figures, tables, code), clearly cite the original work and obtain appropriate copyright permissions.

Questions regarding our Plagiarism Policy? Contact Editorial Team at joofin@aisu.or.id