Screening for Plagiarism

Computers in Earth Science Letters (CESL) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. The journal will immediately reject any paper that indicates plagiarism or self‑plagiarism with a similarity index exceeding 20%. To ensure originality and prevent academic misconduct, all submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening before peer review.

Plagiarism Screening Process

Initial Check: Upon submission, all manuscripts are screened using reputable plagiarism detection software to identify text similarity, potential duplication, or uncredited content.
Evaluation: Editors review the similarity reports to determine whether overlaps are acceptable (e.g., common phrases, references) or indicative of potential plagiarism.
Action on Findings:
- Minor overlaps may be addressed by requesting proper citation or revision.
- Significant duplication, including self-plagiarism or unattributed copying from published sources, may result in rejection of the manuscript or other corrective measures.

Ethical Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original, properly cites all sources, and does not infringe on the intellectual property of others. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals or submission of previously published content without disclosure is considered unethical and may lead to sanctions.

Post-Publication Detection

If plagiarism is detected after publication, CESL will follow COPE guidelines to investigate the issue. Possible actions include correction, retraction, or notification to authors’ institutions, depending on the severity of the misconduct.

Commitment to Integrity

CESL strives to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the scientific record. All editors, reviewers, and authors are expected to uphold these ethical standards, ensuring that all published work is original, transparent, and properly attributed.