iThenticate allows me to check my work and the work from contributing co-authors. When I submit a paper to a journal I am confident it is not duplicated anywhere. iThenticate gives me peace of mind about the authenticity of my work. D. Malhotra

 

Key takeaways

  • Peace of mind: Check your work before submission to ensure originality
  • Free access: Maastricht University researchers have free access via our UM company login
  • Publisher alignment: Use the same tool trusted by major academic publishers
  • Reputation protection: Avoid unintentional plagiarism that could damage your academic standing

What is iThenticate?

iThenticate is a powerful similarity detection tool we provide to all UM-affiliated researchers. This service compares your submitted work against an extensive database of scholarly content, including:

  • 190 million subscription content sources
  • 81,000 journal articles from leading academic publishers
  • 200+ million open-access articles, books, and conference proceedings
  • 47 billion current and archived web pages

As a UM researcher, you can access this premium service using your UM username and password. It gives you the same plagiarism detection capabilities trusted by over 1,500 top publishers worldwide.

Why use iThenticate?

Publishing original work is fundamental to academic integrity. iThenticate helps you:

  • Identify unintentional similarities with existing publications
  • Detect improper citations or references
  • Ensure your work meets publisher standards before submission
  • Protect your academic reputation

 

How iThenticate works

The service generates a Similarity Index that measures how much your manuscript resembles previously published text. This doesn’t automatically indicate plagiarism—it simply highlights areas that need your attention for proper attribution.

The similarity report provides:

  • An overall similarity percentage
  • Highlighted text showing potential matches
  • Source identification for each match
  • Options to exclude quotes, bibliographies, or small matches

 

Getting started with iThenticate

 

1. Login and Need-to-know information
Visit our iThenticate – Similarity checks for researchers page for all the information you need before using the service. Use the direct UM company login (Multi-Factor Authentication) on this page. Do not start from the iThenticate home page.

3. First-time setup
Check your personal information and accept the terms and conditions.

4. Navigate folders
Use the “My Folders” section to manage your documents.

5. Upload your manuscript
Enter authorship details and document title, then select your file.

6. Review the Similarity Report
After processing (usually a few minutes), view your similarity score and evaluate any highlighted matches.

 

Understanding your results

Remember that similarity doesn’t automatically mean plagiarism. Common phrases, correctly quoted material, and standard methodological descriptions may all generate matches. The similarity score alerts you to areas requiring review.

Use the report to:

  • Identify text needing proper citation
  • Rephrase sections with high similarity
  • Ensure all quotes are properly formatted
  • Check reference accuracy

 

Ready to ensure your work meets the highest standards of academic integrity?

For more information, guidance, and FAQs, visit our dedicated iThenticate – Similarity check for researchers page.

Or bookmark this URL for future reference: https://umlib.nl/iThenticate

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