JOANA enforces a strict similarity and plagiarism policy to maintain the originality and integrity of published research.

Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software prior to the peer-review process.

Acceptable Similarity Index

• The overall similarity index should not exceed 20%.
• AI writing of the article not exceed 10%
• Properly cited quotations and references are excluded from similarity concerns when appropriately formatted.

Policy on Plagiarism

• Manuscripts with high similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected immediately.
• Authors may be required to revise and resubmit if minor similarity issues are detected.
• Severe cases of plagiarism may result in a ban from future submissions.

Types of Plagiarism Covered

• Direct plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Mosaic plagiarism
• Improper citation or referencing

Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original and properly cited prior to submission.