Anti-plagiarism policy

Genius-Pro Science and Society (e-ISSN: 3103-1358) maintains a strong commitment to scientific integrity, academic originality, publication ethics, and best editorial practices.

All manuscripts submitted for consideration are evaluated through similarity detection and originality verification procedures before being sent for peer review and, when necessary, at any stage of the editorial process or even after publication.

The journal adopts the principles and recommendations promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and other international organizations dedicated to scientific integrity.

Similarity detection constitutes a supporting tool for editorial evaluation and is not an automatic mechanism for manuscript acceptance or rejection.

All editorial decisions are based on the human, contextual, and academic assessment of the identified similarities.

Similarity Detection Tools

The journal uses specialized software for the detection of academic similarity and potential cases of plagiarism, including:

  • Turnitin®
  • iThenticate®
  • Crossref Similarity Check®
  • Other equivalent platforms deemed appropriate by the journal.

Reports generated by these tools are reviewed by the editorial team, which evaluates the nature, location, extent, and relevance of the identified similarities.

Evaluation of Similarity Levels

Similarity percentages are considered indicative measures and never constitute the sole criterion for editorial decision-making.

Similarity up to 15%

Generally considered acceptable when similarities correspond to:

  • Bibliographic references.
  • Properly attributed quotations.
  • Standardized technical terminology.
  • Widely used methodological descriptions.
  • Mandatory legal or regulatory text.

Similarity between 16% and 25%

Subject to detailed editorial evaluation.

The journal may request that authors:

  • Improve paraphrasing.
  • Reduce unnecessary similarities.
  • Incorporate additional references.
  • Correct citation or attribution issues.

Continuation of the editorial process will depend on the nature of the identified similarities.

Similarity between 26% and 40%

Considered potentially problematic.

Depending on the extent and location of the similarities, the manuscript may:

  • Be returned for substantial revision.
  • Undergo additional originality assessment.
  • Be rejected before peer review.

Similarity above 40%

Generally considered incompatible with the originality standards required by the journal.

In such cases, the manuscript may be rejected immediately without being sent for peer review.

If a similar situation is detected after publication, the journal may initiate correction, expression of concern, or retraction procedures as appropriate.

Practices Considered Unacceptable

The journal may reject a manuscript regardless of the overall similarity percentage when any of the following practices are identified:

Plagiarism

  • Total or partial copying of text without proper attribution.
  • Unauthorized use of ideas, hypotheses, results, or interpretations of third parties.
  • Reproduction of tables, figures, images, or data without permission or proper citation.

Self-Plagiarism

  • Substantial reuse of previously published work by the same authors without appropriate reference.
  • Duplication of previously published content without valid editorial justification.

Duplicate or Redundant Publication

  • Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals.
  • Repeated publication of previously disseminated results without transparency or proper reference.

Salami Publication

  • Unjustified division of a single research project into multiple publications for the purpose of artificially increasing scientific output.

Citation Manipulation

  • Deliberate inclusion of irrelevant references.
  • Fictitious or non-existent citations.
  • Distortion of bibliographic sources to support unsupported conclusions.

Improper Authorship Attribution

  • Omission of legitimate contributors.
  • Inclusion of authors who did not genuinely participate in the research.

Procedure for Suspected Plagiarism

When potential irregularities related to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, redundant publication, or any other form of academic misconduct are detected, the editorial team will conduct an investigation in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Depending on the severity of the case, the journal may:

  • Request clarifications from the authors.
  • Require corrections or modifications.
  • Temporarily suspend the editorial process.
  • Reject the manuscript.
  • Publish corrections or expressions of concern.
  • Retract published articles.
  • Notify academic institutions, funding agencies, or competent authorities when appropriate.

Authors’ Originality Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to Genius-Pro Science and Society, authors declare that:

  • The work is original and unpublished.
  • It has not been previously published nor is it under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
  • All sources used have been properly cited and referenced.
  • Necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of third-party materials.
  • The manuscript fully complies with the journal’s ethical and scientific integrity policies.
  • The data, results, and conclusions presented are authentic and verifiable.

Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and Retractions

When significant errors, originality issues, or evidence of scientific misconduct are identified after publication, the journal may adopt editorial measures in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics, including:

  • Corrections.
  • Errata.
  • Expressions of concern.
  • Retractions.
  • Exceptional withdrawal of articles when justified by legal or ethical reasons.

All post-publication editorial actions will remain permanently linked to the original article record.

Final Statement

Genius-Pro Science and Society reaffirms its commitment to academic originality, scientific integrity, and editorial transparency. The journal considers similarity detection to be an essential tool for protecting the quality of the scientific record and ensuring that all published research meets the highest international standards of ethics, responsibility, and academic rigor.