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Area of Science:

Biomedical Publishing
Scientific Integrity
Information Science

Background:

Approximately 3,000 new citations highly similar to previously published manuscripts appear annually in biomedical literature (MEDLINE).
This highlights the critical need for editors and reviewers to have access to detection systems for identifying similar text in submitted manuscripts.
Ensuring manuscript novelty is paramount in scientific publishing.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the capabilities and considerations of software-based text similarity detection services for the biomedical publication industry.
To inform publishers, editors, and reviewers about available tools for manuscript novelty assessment.
To provide guidance on selecting and utilizing these services effectively.

Main Methods:

Evaluation of commercially available and free software-based text similarity detection services.
Comparison of services based on literature database completeness and operability.
Analysis of specific services like CrossRef (fee-based) and etblast.org (free) tailored for biomedical publications.

Main Results:

The capabilities of text similarity detection services vary significantly, primarily due to differences in the completeness of their literature databases.
Most commercial software is designed for academic plagiarism detection, but some services target the biomedical sector.
Both fee-based (CrossRef) and free (etblast.org) services are available for biomedical applications.

Conclusions:

Software tools can intercept suspect manuscripts and act as a deterrent to plagiarism.
Careful consideration of service capabilities, database completeness, and operational aspects is essential before selection and use.
Effective utilization of these tools supports the integrity and novelty of biomedical publications.