SIRC
Scholarly Integrity Review CentreIndependent Academic Review & Research Integrity Support
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Knowledge library

Search the SIRC knowledge library.

A compact reference library covering originality interpretation, citations, AI indicators, confidentiality and institutional workflow design.

Integrity

Interpreting Similarity Responsibly

Why a similarity percentage should trigger contextual review rather than function as a stand-alone verdict.

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Manuscript

Reference Consistency Before Submission

A practical framework for checking in-text citations, bibliography entries and missing sources.

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Institutional

Designing a High-Volume Review Workflow

How intake rules, triage standards and turnaround targets can reduce recurring bottlenecks.

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AI & review

Using AI Indicators With Caution

AI-related signals require contextual interpretation and should not be treated as conclusive proof.

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Manuscript

Submission-Readiness Checklist

Key checks for manuscript files, declarations, supplementary documents and final versions.

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Institutional

Confidential Handling of Research Material

Core controls for receiving, processing and returning unpublished academic material.

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