Anti-plagiarism policy

The Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences Journal (FACE) promotes originality, academic ethics, and good research practices in all its publications. To ensure high standards of scientific quality, the journal uses Turnitin to verify the similarity of submitted manuscripts.

1. Purpose of Similarity Verification

The purpose of using Turnitin is to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and that their content does not present inappropriate levels of similarity with other academic, scientific, or documentary sources.

The maximum similarity percentage accepted by the journal is 15%. This criterion helps preserve the authenticity, academic integrity, and original contribution of each manuscript submitted for evaluation.

2. Recommendations for Authors

  • Prior Manuscript Review: Before submission, authors should carefully review their manuscript and verify that all citations, references, and consulted sources are properly documented.
  • Understanding the Similarity Index: Similarities detected may result from direct quotations, paraphrasing, commonly used expressions, or previous publications. Therefore, it is essential to properly acknowledge all sources used.
  • Use of Review Tools: Authors are encouraged to use similarity-checking tools or the functions available in word-processing software to conduct a preliminary review before submission.
  • Monitoring the Similarity Percentage: Authors should ensure that the similarity percentage does not exceed the limit established by the journal. If high levels of similarity are identified, the necessary corrections should be made before submitting the manuscript.

3. Editorial Evaluation

During the editorial process, all manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin. The resulting reports will be analyzed by the Editorial Committee to determine the nature of any identified similarities.

Manuscripts with a similarity percentage exceeding 15% may undergo a more detailed review to determine whether the similarities correspond to legitimate citations, referencing errors, or other situations requiring correction by the authors.

4. Commitment to Academic Integrity

The active cooperation of authors in managing similarity levels is essential to maintaining the scientific quality, transparency, and academic integrity of the journal. Compliance with these recommendations strengthens the originality and scholarly value of published works.

Important Notes:

  • A similarity rate higher than 15% does not automatically result in rejection; clarifications or revisions may be requested when necessary.
  • Turnitin supports academic integrity but is not a tool for evaluating the scientific quality of a manuscript.

                                                                                                                                                                              The journal appreciates the cooperation of authors throughout this process. For any inquiries regarding similarity verification or editorial policies, please contact the editorial team through the institutional email address: comitee.face@unipamplona.edu.co.