What is Similarity Check?

It is the Crossref similarity screening (anti-plagiarism) service in partnership with iThenticate, available to members that meet the eligibility criteria.

What is the eligibility criterion?

At least 90% of the DOIs registered by the member must include a full-text URL in the metadata. The tool analyzes the 100 most recent deposits and estimates that ratio.

Is this check official?

No — it is a preliminary estimate. The official check is performed directly by Crossref upon joining.

How do I subscribe to Similarity Check?

Members sponsored by GeniusDesign can request the subscription through our support system.

Similarity Check Eligibility (iThenticate) — Crossref GD Toolkit

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Similarity Check Eligibility (iThenticate)

Enter the Crossref member DOI prefix (e.g.: 10.12345) to check eligibility for Similarity Check (iThenticate).

Frequently asked questions

What is Similarity Check?
It is the Crossref similarity screening (anti-plagiarism) service in partnership with iThenticate, available to members that meet the eligibility criteria.
What is the eligibility criterion?
At least 90% of the DOIs registered by the member must include a full-text URL in the metadata. The tool analyzes the 100 most recent deposits and estimates that ratio.
Is this check official?
No — it is a preliminary estimate. The official check is performed directly by Crossref upon joining.
How do I subscribe to Similarity Check?
Members sponsored by GeniusDesign can request the subscription through our support system.