Screening for Plagiarism

Enginuity: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology is firmly committed to upholding academic integrity and ensuring the originality of all submitted manuscripts. To prevent academic misconduct and maintain the quality of published content, all submissions are subject to a thorough plagiarism screening process before entering the peer-review stage.

Plagiarism Detection Policy

  • All manuscripts submitted to Enginuity will be checked for similarity using reliable and reputable plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent software.

  • The editorial team will evaluate the overall similarity index and the nature of matching content, especially whether it consists of properly cited material, common phrases, or potential uncredited copying.

Similarity Threshold

  • A manuscript is generally considered acceptable if the total similarity index is below 35%, with no more than 3–5% from a single source (excluding references, quotes, and standard phrases).

  • Manuscripts exceeding the threshold or containing evidence of copy-paste, paraphrasing without citation, or self-plagiarism will be returned to the author for revision or may be rejected outright depending on the severity.

Types of Plagiarism Monitored

  • Direct plagiarism (word-for-word copying without attribution)

  • Mosaic plagiarism (patchwriting from multiple sources)

  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published content without disclosure)

  • Improper citation or failure to acknowledge sources

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the submission or publication process:

  • The manuscript will be rejected immediately or retracted if already published.

  • The authors may be blacklisted from future submissions.

  • The authors' affiliated institutions may be notified in cases of serious ethical violations.

Author Responsibility

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that their manuscript is free of plagiarism and properly cites all sources. Enginuity encourages authors to use plagiarism detection tools prior to submission to avoid unintentional similarity.

Maintaining originality and ethical standards is a shared responsibility. By submitting to Enginuity, authors agree to comply with this anti-plagiarism policy.