Before submitting a manuscript to SOJALLE, authors are required to check the similarity index of their work using plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin.

• Recommended tool: Turnitin (or other reliable plagiarism checkers).
• Similarity threshold: We only accept manuscripts with a maximum similarity index of 20%.
• What is assessed: The similarity index typically includes quotations, text overlaps with online sources, and potential duplication with other documents.
• If above 20%: Authors must revise the manuscript to reduce similarity (e.g., paraphrasing, proper citation, or removing overlapping content) before resubmitting.
• Important note: The similarity percentage alone does not determine plagiarism — editors will also assess context, citations, and proper academic use of sources.

Authors are encouraged to keep a copy of the Turnitin report (e.g., screenshot or PDF) in case it is requested by the editorial team.

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