Similarity Check
A service provided by Crossref and powered by iThenticate—Similarity Check provides editors with a user-friendly tool to help detect plagiarism.
Our Similarity Check service helps Crossref members prevent scholarly and professional plagiarism by providing immediate feedback regarding a manuscript’s similarity to other published academic and general web content, through reduced-rate access to the iThenticate text comparison software from Turnitin.
Only Similarity Check members benefit from this tailored iThenticate experience that includes read-only access to the full text of articles in the Similarity Check database for comparison purposes, discounted checking fees, and unlimited user accounts per organization.
Crossref Similarity Check is a specialized plagiarism detection service designed for the academic and scholarly publishing community. It is powered by **iThenticate**, a leading plagiarism detection software, and is tailored for **Crossref members**, which include publishers, journals, and other organizations involved in scholarly communication. The service helps ensure the originality of academic content by comparing submitted documents against a vast database of published works.
Key Features of Crossref Similarity Check
1. Extensive Database :
– Compares documents against:
– Crossref’s metadata from millions of scholarly works (journals, books, conference papers, etc.).
– Published academic content from various disciplines.
– Web content and other publicly available sources.
2. Similarity Report :
– Generates a detailed report that includes:
– A similarity score (percentage of text that matches other sources).
– Highlighted passages that match existing content.
– Links to the original sources for verification.
3. Integration with Publishing Workflow :
– Seamlessly integrates into the editorial and peer-review process, allowing publishers and journals to screen submissions efficiently.
4. User-Friendly Interface :
– Provides an easy-to-use platform for uploading documents and reviewing similarity reports.
5. Support for Crossref Members :
– Designed specifically for Crossref members, offering a cost-effective solution for plagiarism detection.
How Crossref Similarity Check Works
1. Document Submission :
– A user (e.g., publisher, editor, or author) uploads a document (e.g., a manuscript or research paper) to the Crossref Similarity Check platform.
2. Comparison Against Databases :
– The tool compares the document against its extensive database of academic and web content.
3. Report Generation :
– A similarity report is generated, showing:
– The percentage of text that matches other sources.
– Specific passages that are similar to existing content.
– Links to the original sources for verification.
4. Review and Action :
– Users review the report to determine if the matches are properly cited or if further action (e.g., revision or rejection) is needed.
Benefits of Crossref Similarity Check
– Ensures Academic Integrity :
– Detects and prevents plagiarism, ensuring the originality of scholarly works.
– Supports Crossref Members :
– Provides a specialized service for Crossref members, making it easier to maintain high publishing standards.
– Saves Time and Effort :
– Automates the plagiarism detection process, reducing the manual effort required for screening submissions.
– Improves Publication Quality :
– Encourages proper citation and referencing, enhancing the credibility of published works.
Who Uses Crossref Similarity Check?
– Publishers : To screen submissions for originality before publication.
– Journals : To ensure the integrity of articles during the peer-review process.
– Researchers : To check their own work for unintentional plagiarism before submission.
– Institutions : To maintain academic standards and prevent misconduct.
Limitations
False Positives :
– Common phrases, properly cited content, or technical terminology may be flagged as matches, requiring careful review.
– Database Coverage :
– While the database is extensive, it may not include every possible source, especially niche or newly published works.
How to Access Crossref Similarity Check
– Crossref Members :
– Crossref members can subscribe to the service through their Crossref account.
– Non-Members :
– Non-members can explore other plagiarism detection tools like iThenticate or Turnitin .