Anti-Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Olimpianos – Journal of Olympic Studies are screened for textual similarity using specialized software before being sent for peer review. When necessary, additional checks may be conducted during the editorial process or before publication.

The similarity report is used as a supporting tool and does not, by itself, constitute proof of plagiarism. Identified cases are assessed by the editorial team, taking into consideration the nature and extent of the similarities, the adequacy of citations and references, the occurrence of self-plagiarism or duplicate publication, and the explanations provided by the authors. The journal does not use a fixed similarity percentage to determine plagiarism; decisions are based on a qualitative assessment of the report and the manuscript’s content.

Authors are responsible for the originality of their manuscripts and for properly acknowledging all sources used. Minor problems may result in a request for corrections or clarifications, whereas serious cases may lead to manuscript rejection.

If an irregularity is identified after publication, the journal may publish a correction, retraction, or take another appropriate editorial measure, depending on the seriousness of the case and in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).