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Author Guidelines: Manuscript Similarity Verification

1. Introduction: The Revista Cuidado y Ocupación Humana values originality and academic integrity. To maintain high publication standards, the Turnitin tool is used to verify manuscript similarity. It is essential for authors to understand this process and work to ensure that their contributions meet the established criteria.

2. Purpose of Similarity Verification: The main purpose of similarity verification with Turnitin is to ensure that manuscripts are original and do not present an unacceptable level of similarity with other sources. This helps guarantee the authenticity and unique contribution of each author's work.

3. Steps for Authors:

  • Prior Review: Before submitting their manuscript, authors must conduct a thorough review to avoid unwanted similarities. This includes the proper use of citations and bibliographic references.

  • Awareness of Similarity: Authors should be aware that similarity may arise from various sources such as direct quotations, paraphrasing, or similarities with previous works. Proper citation and ensuring the originality of the work are essential.

  • Review with Text Tools: Before submission, authors are encouraged to use text-verification tools available in word-processing platforms to perform a preliminary similarity check.

  • Consideration of Similarity: Authors should strive to keep similarity levels as low as possible. If the Turnitin report indicates similarities that could be considered problematic, authors are expected to carefully review the highlighted areas.

4. Editorial Process: During the editorial process, similarity reports generated by Turnitin are reviewed. Manuscripts with high similarity levels will be assessed in greater detail by the editorial team.

5. Collaboration for Excellence: Authors' collaboration in maintaining low similarity levels is essential to preserving the academic integrity of the journal. By following these steps, the originality and unique contribution of each manuscript can be ensured.

The Revista Cuidado y Ocupación Humana appreciates the authors’ understanding and cooperation in this process. If additional questions arise regarding similarity verification, please contact the editorial team.

Note:

  • Similarity above acceptable levels does not automatically imply rejection, but authors are expected to address and justify any additional similarity.
  • Turnitin is a tool intended to support academic integrity and prevent plagiarism, not a measure of quality assessment.