The Journal of Applied Science Education and Innovation conducts plagiarism screening for all submitted manuscripts using Turnitin. The maximum acceptable similarity index is 25%. Authors are required to reduce the similarity level if it exceeds this threshold following the review and evaluation process. This screening service is facilitated by the editorial office. The similarity report will be provided to authors together with the editorial comments during the manuscript evaluation process.

The Editorial Team of the Journal of Applied Science Education and Innovation upholds strict academic integrity standards and does not tolerate plagiarism in any form. To ensure compliance, the journal employs Turnitin originality detection software to identify textual similarities. Manuscripts must not exceed a similarity index of 25%.

Definition

Plagiarism refers to the appropriation or close imitation of another author's language, ideas, or intellectual work and presenting them as one’s own without proper acknowledgment.

Policy Statement

Submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Any verbatim material taken from other sources must be clearly distinguished from the author’s original text through:

1. Proper indentation,

2. The use of quotation marks, and

3. Accurate citation of the original source.

Text exceeding fair use limits—defined as more than two to three consecutive sentences or their equivalent—as well as any reproduced graphical content, requires formal permission from the copyright holder and, where possible, from the original author(s). Proper acknowledgment of the source, including reference to prior publication, must also be provided.

If plagiarism is detected, the Editor-in-Chief responsible for the manuscript will determine appropriate actions based on the severity of the violation, in accordance with the following guidelines:

Classification of Plagiarism and Sanctions

1. Minor Plagiarism
A limited portion of text is copied from another source without substantial appropriation of data or core ideas.
Action: The authors will receive a formal warning and be required to revise the manuscript with appropriate citation and correction.

2. Intermediate Plagiarism
A substantial section of the manuscript is reproduced without proper acknowledgment of the original source.
Action: The manuscript will be rejected, and the authors will be prohibited from submitting to the journal for a period of one year.

3. Severe Plagiarism
A major portion of the manuscript reproduces original findings, data, or ideas previously published by others.
Action: The manuscript will be rejected, and the authors will be barred from submitting to the journal for five years.

Author Responsibility and Enforcement

All listed authors are collectively responsible for the content of the submitted manuscript, as submission implies that each author has read, understood, and agreed to comply with the journal’s Copyright and Licensing Terms. In the event that a plagiarism violation is confirmed, any imposed sanction shall apply equally to all co-authors.

If a subsequent instance of plagiarism involving the same author(s) is identified, the Editorial Board—comprising the Editor-in-Chief and editorial members—shall determine the appropriate course of action. In such cases, the author(s) may be permanently prohibited from submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Applied Science Education and Innovation.

Policy on Self-Plagiarism and Reuse of Published Material

This policy also applies to the reuse of material previously published by the same author(s). When previously published text, figures, or other content are incorporated into a new manuscript, the relevant sections must be clearly identified and properly referenced to the original publication. In the case of review or tutorial papers, where previously published material is commonly included, proper attribution remains mandatory.

Authors are required to acknowledge the original source and obtain formal permission from both the copyright holder and, where applicable, the original publisher prior to reuse.

If a manuscript submitted to the journal substantially overlaps with a manuscript simultaneously submitted to another journal, and such overlap is detected during the review process or after publication, the editor of the other journal will be notified. The case will then be treated as severe plagiarism. “Significant overlap” is defined as the reproduction of identical or nearly identical figures and identical or minimally modified text comprising one-half or more of the manuscript.

Self-plagiarism involving less than one-half but more than one-tenth of the manuscript shall be classified as intermediate plagiarism. If the overlap is confined solely to the methodology section, it will be treated as minor plagiarism.

When previously published material is used to support or clarify newly presented findings, authors must explicitly identify the reused content and clearly distinguish it from the new contributions. Permission for republication must be obtained from the copyright holder.

Prior Conference Proceedings and Translated Publications

If a manuscript has previously appeared in conference proceedings and is subsequently submitted to the journal in identical or expanded form, authors must disclose the name and date of the conference publication and secure permission from the copyright holder. The Editor reserves the right to decline publication of such submissions.

Authors may, however, incorporate material from unpublished presentations, including visual materials, into a journal submission without restriction.

For manuscripts previously published in another language, authors must disclose the title, date, and source of the original publication and obtain the necessary copyright permissions. The Editor may accept such translated works to broaden dissemination to a wider readership.

In certain cases, the Editor may select a previously published work—such as a historically significant article—for republication to provide contextual perspective within a specific issue. Such republication must be clearly labeled, include complete reference details of the original publication, and be supported by permission from both the author(s) and the publisher.

Monitoring and Implementation

The journal’s layout editor is responsible for maintaining a record of authors who have been sanctioned under this policy. All submitted manuscripts will be cross-checked against this record to ensure compliance. If a prohibited author is identified among the listed contributors, the layout editor will notify the Editor-in-Chief, who will determine the appropriate action.

This plagiarism policy will be published on the journal’s official website as part of the manuscript submission guidelines. A copy of the policy will also be provided to authors in the submission acknowledgment email upon initial receipt of their manuscript.

 

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Retraction and Corrections Policy

Manuscript Withdrawal

Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing a manuscript once it has entered the publication process, including stages such as peer review, copyediting, and layout preparation. At this stage, the Journal of Applied Science Education and Innovation has already invested substantial time, editorial effort, and institutional resources.

If, under exceptional circumstances, the author(s) request withdrawal during the publication process, they may be required to compensate the journal for the resources expended. A formal withdrawal request must be submitted via email to the Editor using the same email address previously used for official correspondence. Any applicable administrative charges will be communicated upon receipt of the request.

Retraction

The Editors of Journal of Applied Science Education and Innovation will consider retracting a published article under the following circumstances:

• There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, whether due to research misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or falsification) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental mistakes).

• The work has been previously published elsewhere without appropriate cross-referencing, authorization, or justification, constituting redundant or duplicate publication.

• The article contains confirmed plagiarism.

• The research reported in the publication violates established ethical standards.

A retraction notice will be issued in accordance with publication ethics standards and will clearly state the reasons for retraction.

Expression of Concern

The Editors may issue an Expression of Concern when:

• There is inconclusive evidence of research or publication misconduct.

• There are indications that the findings may be unreliable, but the authors’ affiliated institution declines to conduct an investigation.

• The Editors believe that any investigation into alleged misconduct has not been, or will not be, fair, impartial, or conclusive.

• An investigation is ongoing, but a final determination is not expected within a reasonable timeframe.

An Expression of Concern serves to inform readers of potential issues while the matter remains under review.

Corrections

The Editors will issue a correction notice in the following situations:

• A limited portion of an otherwise reliable publication is found to be inaccurate or potentially misleading, particularly as a result of honest error.

• There is an authorship error, such as the omission of a qualified contributor or the inclusion of an individual who does not meet authorship criteria.

All corrections will be clearly linked to the original publication to maintain transparency and the integrity of the scholarly record.