turnitin tool

 

1. Introduction

The Journal of Physical Activity and Human Development promotes originality and academic ethics in its publications. To ensure high quality standards, the Turnitin tool is used to detect similarities in manuscripts. It is important for authors to be aware of this process and work to meet the established requirements.

2. Purpose of Similarity Verification

The main purpose of using Turnitin is to ensure that manuscripts are original and that their content does not show undue levels of similarity with other sources. The accepted similarity limit is 17% or less, which ensures the authenticity and novelty of each work.

3. Recommendations for Authors

  • Pre-submission Review: Before submitting their article, authors should carefully review it, ensuring that all citations and references are properly included to avoid unintentional matches.
  • Similarity Awareness: Keep in mind that similarity may result from direct quotes, paraphrasing, or matches with previous works, so proper source attribution is essential.
  • Use of Text Review Tools: Authors are encouraged to use similarity checking features available in word processors to conduct a preliminary evaluation before submission.
  • Percentage Consideration: Authors should aim to keep the similarity percentage at 17% or below. If the preliminary report indicates a higher percentage, they must revise and improve the sections flagged by Turnitin.

4. Editorial Review

During the editorial stage, the team will review the Turnitin reports. Manuscripts that exceed the 17% threshold will undergo a more detailed evaluation to determine the nature of the matches.

5. Commitment to Excellence

Active participation by authors in controlling similarity is key to maintaining the academic integrity of the journal. By following these recommendations, the originality and value of each manuscript are strengthened.

The Journal appreciates the cooperation of authors in this process. For any additional questions regarding similarity verification, please contact the editorial team.

Note: A similarity percentage above 17% does not automatically imply manuscript rejection, but authors must justify and correct any additional matches. Turnitin is a tool designed to support academic integrity and prevent plagiarism, and should not be interpreted as an indicator of the work’s quality.