Plagiarism Screening Policy

All submissions to Madenat Alelem Communications and Informatics Journal (MACIJ) are screened for originality using recognized similarity detection software prior to peer review.

Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Textual overlap, redundant publication, or unattributed use of others’ work (including self-plagiarism) is not permitted. The editorial office evaluates similarity reports in context, and decisions are based on the extent and nature of the overlap.

Manuscripts found to violate the journal’s originality standards may be rejected without review. If concerns arise after publication, appropriate corrective actions, including retraction, may be taken in accordance with the journal’s publication ethics policy.