Plagiarism Screening

 
 

JNFH · Journal of Nutrition and Food Health Sciences

Plagiarism Screening

Every manuscript is systematically screened for textual originality before, during, and after peer review to protect the integrity of nutrition and food health science.

≤ 20%
Maximum Similarity Index

The Journal of Nutrition and Food Health Sciences (JNFH) enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts undergo automated similarity screening using industry-standard plagiarism detection software, complemented by manual editorial and reviewer judgment, prior to being accepted for publication.

Screening Tools
TT
Turnitin
Primary similarity-check engine for initial screening.
IT
iThenticate
Cross-verification against global scholarly databases pre-publication.
MR
Editorial Manual Review
Human judgment for context, self-citation, and paraphrasing patterns.
When Screening Happens
1
Pre-Screening at Submission
Every incoming manuscript is scanned immediately after upload, before being assigned to a Section Editor.
2
Re-Check After Revision
Revised manuscripts are re-screened to confirm new content has not introduced unoriginal material.
3
Final Check Before Layout
A final similarity report is generated once the manuscript is accepted and enters copyediting.
4
Archived Report
The similarity report is stored in the manuscript's editorial record for future reference.
Similarity Index Policy
0 – 20%
Accepted for Review
Manuscript proceeds to editorial screening and peer review as normal.
21 – 30%
Revision Required
Authors must paraphrase and re-cite flagged sections before review can continue.
> 30%
Immediate Rejection
The manuscript is desk-rejected and returned to the author without further review.
What Screening Detects
Direct Copying
Verbatim text reproduced from another source without quotation or citation.
Mosaic / Patchwork Plagiarism
Phrases from multiple sources rearranged without adequate attribution.
Excessive Self-Citation
Reuse of the authors' own previously published text beyond acceptable limits.
Improper Paraphrasing
Close rewording of source material that retains the original structure and meaning.
Author Checklist Before Submission
✓ Cite every external data source, quotation, and idea.
✓ Paraphrase in your own words, not just swap synonyms.
✓ Use quotation marks for any directly copied text.
✓ Limit self-citation to what is genuinely necessary.
✓ Run your own similarity check before submitting.
✓ Ensure all co-authors reviewed the final text for originality.