Plagiarism Policy

At the Journal of Education and e-Learning Research (JEELR), we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and rigor. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious breach of ethical conduct and is not tolerated under any circumstances.

1. Commitment to Academic Integrity

JEELR maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. We are committed to publishing only original, high-quality scholarly work. To this end, all submitted manuscripts undergo a mandatory plagiarism screening using the iThenticate (Turnitin) software.

2. Screening Process

  • All manuscripts are checked for text similarity using iThenticate before being assigned for peer review.

  • A Turnitin similarity report is provided to authors along with the editorial and peer review feedback.

  • Manuscripts found to have excessive similarity or inadequate attribution will face editorial rejection.

3. Editorial Actions Based on Similarity Index

Similarity Index Editorial Action
Above 30% Rejected without the option of resubmission. Indicates excessive borrowing, poor citation, or unoriginal content.
19–30% Returned to authors for major revision. Authors must improve citation clarity and paraphrasing.
Below 19% Generally acceptable. Authors may be requested to make minor citation refinements.

Note: For manuscripts in the 19–30% range or below 19%, authors must:

  • Carefully review paraphrased sections for accuracy and originality.

  • Ensure complete and correct citation of all referenced sources.

  • Submit a revised manuscript with an updated Turnitin report showing a similarity index below 19%.

4. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors are expected to perform plagiarism checks on their manuscripts before submission.

  • Proper citation and quotation practices are mandatory when referencing or paraphrasing the work of others.

  • Submissions found to be plagiarized at any point will be rejected immediately, and resubmission will not be permitted.

  • If plagiarism is detected post-publication, JEELR will retract the article, inform the author(s)’ affiliated institution(s), and issue a formal notification to stakeholders.

5. Generative AI Use and Fabricated Content

In accordance with COPE guidelines (COPE AI Guidelines):

  • The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard) for generating content must be fully disclosed in the manuscript.

  • AI-generated text, images, or data that lack proper validation or attribution will be treated as unethical.

  • Submitting fabricated or AI-fabricated research constitutes scientific misconduct and will be dealt with accordingly.

6. Reporting Copyright Infringement or Plagiarism

If you believe that your work has been plagiarized in any publication under JEELR, please contact us at [support@asianonlinejournals.com] with verifiable documentation.