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Academic Integrity Services

Plagiarism & AI Detection
Before the Journal Screens Your Manuscript

Two separate expert services — Similarity Detection and AI Content Detection — to protect your submission and your reputation.

🛡️ Plagiarism Similarity Check — from $49 🤖 AI Content Detection — from $49
160M+
Papers in Database
24hr
Standard Turnaround
6hr
Express Option
Expert
Editorial Interpretation
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Service 01

Plagiarism Similarity Check

Know Your Similarity Score Before the Journal Does

Most journals screen every submission using tools like Turnitin, iThenticate, and CrossCheck. A high similarity score — even when unintentional — can lead to desk rejection or, in some cases, retraction.

MeritPeer's plagiarism analysis helps you identify and resolve issues before submission, combining advanced detection with expert editorial insight — not just a score, but a clear explanation of what it means for your manuscript.

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Comprehensive similarity analysis
Checked against 160M+ scholarly sources, journals, theses, and web content
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Self-plagiarism detection
Including your own previously published work — often missed by authors
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Colour-coded passage-level report
Every flagged passage shown with source match and percentage
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Expert editorial interpretation
Not just a number — our editors explain what it means and what to do
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Clear, actionable recommendations
Specific guidance to reduce similarity in flagged sections effectively
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Fast turnaround: 24 hours standard
Express 6-hour option available for urgent submissions
Plagiarism Similarity Check — Pricing
$49
Standard · 24 Hours
$65
Express · 6 Hours
Per manuscript · All word counts · NDA before processing
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SAMPLE REPORT Similarity Analysis Summary
Overall Similarity Score 11%
Database Checked 160M+ papers
Self-Plagiarism None detected
Flagged Passages 3 (methods section)
Expert Verdict ✓ Acceptable
Status: Cleared for Submission
📋 Typical Similarity Expectations
Editorial screening stage — indicative guidance only. Each journal applies its own editorial judgement.
Top-tier journals (e.g. Nature, The Lancet, NEJM)
→ Usually expect very low similarity (~0–5%). Borderline scores may prompt editorial scrutiny.
Major publishers (e.g. Elsevier, Springer, Wiley)
→ Often acceptable range: ~0–7%, context-dependent. Methods & references usually excluded.
Most indexed journals (e.g. Scopus-listed)
→ ~0–10% may pass initial screening — flagged passages reviewed individually.
Open-access publishers (e.g. MDPI, Frontiers, PLOS)
→ Up to ~0–12% may be reviewed manually, depending on nature and source of matched passages.
⚠️ No universal threshold applies across all journals. MeritPeer's expert report helps you understand your score in context — not just the number.
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Service 02

AI Content Detection

Journals Are Now Screening for AI-Generated Content

Leading journals — including those indexed in Scopus, WoS, PubMed, and Nature Portfolio — now actively screen manuscripts for AI-generated text using tools like iThenticate AI, Copyleaks, and GPTZero.

MeritPeer's AI detection service identifies AI-generated passages at the sentence level, providing a clear probability breakdown and practical guidance to meet each journal's specific AI-content policy.

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Multi-tool detection pipeline
Runs across iThenticate AI, Copyleaks, and GPTZero for maximum accuracy
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Sentence-level AI probability breakdown
Passage-by-passage probability score — not just an overall percentage
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Journal policy alignment check
We flag content that may violate your target journal's specific AI policy
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Actionable humanization guidance
Practical recommendations to rephrase flagged content authentically
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Expert editorial commentary
Not just scores — a qualified editor interprets results in context
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24-hour standard · 6-hour express
Same fast turnaround as our plagiarism service
AI Content Detection — Pricing
$49
Standard · 24 Hours
$65
Express · 6 Hours
Per manuscript · All word counts · NDA before processing
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SAMPLE REPORT AI Content Analysis
Overall AI Probability 8%
Tools Used GPTZero · Copyleaks · iThenticate
Flagged Passages 1 (abstract, line 3)
Journal Policy Risk Low
Expert Verdict ✓ Safe to submit
Status: Cleared for Submission
⚡ Best Value Bundle
Plagiarism + AI Detection Together

Run both checks in one submission. Most researchers need both before submitting to Scopus, WoS, or Nature-portfolio journals.

$89 Standard 24hrs
$98 separately
Order Bundle — Save $9 →
Why Both Checks Matter

Journals Now Screen for Both — Are You Prepared?

A clean plagiarism score doesn't protect you from AI flags. A clean AI score doesn't protect you from similarity rejection. You need both.

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Plagiarism Check

Protects against unintentional text similarity, self-plagiarism, and improper paraphrasing — all flagged by journal submission systems.

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Both Together

The complete integrity check. Standard for researchers submitting to Q1 journals. Available as a bundle for maximum value.

Recommended — from $89
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AI Detection

Protects against AI-content policy violations — increasingly enforced by Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, and Nature Portfolio journals.

Transparent Pricing

Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing

All word counts. No hidden fees. NDA signed before every submission.

Service 01
🛡️ Plagiarism Check
Standard
24-hour delivery
$49
Express
6-hour delivery
$65
  • ✓Similarity check vs 160M+ papers
  • ✓Self-plagiarism detection
  • ✓Colour-coded passage report
  • ✓Expert editorial interpretation
  • ✓Reduction recommendations
Order Plagiarism Check →
Service 02
🤖 AI Content Detection
Standard
24-hour delivery
$49
Express
6-hour delivery
$65
  • ✓GPTZero · Copyleaks · iThenticate AI
  • ✓Sentence-level AI probability
  • ✓Journal AI policy alignment check
  • ✓Humanization guidance
  • ✓Expert editorial interpretation
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Best Value
Bundle
🛡️ + 🤖 Both Services
Standard Bundle
24-hour delivery
$89
$98 separately
Express Bundle
6-hour delivery
$119
$130 separately
  • ✓Everything in Plagiarism Check
  • ✓Everything in AI Detection
  • ✓Combined editorial report
  • ✓Single submission · One report
  • ✓Save $9 Standard · Save $11 Express
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All plans include: NDA before processing · Expert editorial interpretation · Actionable recommendations · GDPR compliant · Files deleted within 15 days

Free Quote · 24hr Response

Submit with Complete Confidence

Run both checks before your next submission. Protect your reputation, meet journal requirements, and avoid desk rejection.

🛡️ Order Plagiarism Check — $49 🤖 Order AI Detection — $49
Or order both together for $89 →

NDA signed before processing · All files deleted within 15 days · GDPR compliant