Anti-plagiarism policy

Through the Turnitin software licensed by the University of Pamplona, it is a tool for the FACE journal that guarantees academic integrity and prevents plagiarism. This tool allows performing a plagiarism and self-plagiarism check in order to guarantee that the manuscripts received are unpublished, the editor of the FACE journal registers the author's document in the online software, generating a report which is sent to the authors if they request it. In addition, authors and reviewers also have a set of specific tools to detect plagiarism: https://www.turniting.com

Guide for Authors: Similarity Verification with Turnitin

Introduction: FACE Journal deeply values originality and academic integrity in the publications it receives. To ensure quality and ethics in scientific production, we use the Turnitin tool as part of the manuscript similarity checking process. It is essential that authors understand this procedure and work proactively to ensure that their contributions meet the established originality criteria.

Purpose of the Similarity Check: The main purpose of the Turnitin similarity check is to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and do not exceed an acceptable level of similarity to other sources. A maximum similarity limit of 15% is set to ensure that the content is authentic and offers a novel contribution to the field of study.
Recommendations for Authors:
Prior Review: Before submitting a manuscript, a thorough review is recommended to identify and correct possible similarities. This includes the proper use of citations and references to avoid unwanted overlaps.
Similarity Awareness: Authors should be aware that similarity can arise from a variety of sources, such as direct quotations, paraphrases, and similarities to previous work. It is imperative that all citations and references are done correctly and that the content is original in nature.
Use of Review Tools: Authors are encouraged to use similarity checking tools, available on various platforms, before submitting the manuscript to the journal, in order to perform a preliminary review and avoid undesired coincidences.
Compliance with the Similarity Percentage: Authors should ensure that similarity does not exceed 15%. In case the percentage is higher, they are expected to make the necessary revisions and adjust the sections indicated by Turnitin.
Editorial Process: During the editorial evaluation process, similarity reports generated by Turnitin will be reviewed by the editorial team. Manuscripts that exceed the 15% threshold will be analyzed in greater detail, which may lead to requests for adjustments by the authors.
4. Commitment to Academic Excellence: Author collaboration is essential to maintain FACE Journal's standards of academic integrity. By following these.