Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

GOVERNMENT: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that all published articles meet ethical standards of originality, proper attribution, and responsible research practices. Plagiarism and other forms of publication misconduct are unacceptable and may result in editorial action before or after publication.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when authors present another person's ideas, words, data, arguments, research findings, or other intellectual contributions as their own without appropriate acknowledgment.

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

  • Direct plagiarism: reproducing another source's words without appropriate quotation or attribution.

  • Mosaic plagiarism: combining or modifying material from one or more sources without adequate acknowledgment.

  • Idea plagiarism: using another person's original ideas, arguments, analytical frameworks, or findings without proper citation.

  • Data and figure plagiarism: reproducing tables, figures, illustrations, datasets, or other research materials without appropriate acknowledgment or permission where required.

  • Improper paraphrasing: closely following the structure or wording of a source without sufficient rewriting and citation.

  • Self-plagiarism and text recycling: reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without appropriate disclosure, citation, or justification.

2. Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection or text-similarity software as part of the journal's initial editorial assessment.

The screening process is intended to identify potentially overlapping text and sources requiring further examination. Similarity reports will be assessed contextually by the editorial team rather than interpreted solely on the basis of a numerical similarity score.

The assessment may consider the originality of the manuscript, the nature and location of overlapping passages, the adequacy of citations, the use of quotations, the extent of reused material, and the relationship between the submitted manuscript and previously published works.

The journal does not establish an automatic acceptance or rejection threshold based solely on a similarity percentage. Editorial decisions will be based on the nature, extent, and significance of the identified overlap.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to GOVERNMENT: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and that all sources are appropriately acknowledged.

Authors must:

  1. Cite all sources used in developing the manuscript, including ideas, arguments, data, and findings obtained from other works.

  2. Use quotation marks or other appropriate quotation conventions when reproducing exact wording.

  3. Provide accurate references for all cited sources.

  4. Obtain permission where required for the reproduction or adaptation of copyrighted material.

  5. Disclose and appropriately cite relevant previous publications when reusing their own work.

  6. Ensure that the manuscript does not constitute duplicate or redundant publication.

  7. Respond truthfully to editorial inquiries concerning originality, source attribution, and potential textual overlap.

Authors must not submit a manuscript that has already been published substantially in the same form or is simultaneously under consideration by another journal, except where a clearly disclosed and editorially permitted exception applies.

4. Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Duplicate publication occurs when substantially the same research findings or manuscript content are published more than once without adequate disclosure or a legitimate editorial basis.

Redundant publication may also occur when multiple manuscripts report substantially overlapping findings without sufficient additional scholarly contribution or transparent acknowledgment of related publications.

Authors must disclose any closely related manuscripts, previous publications, preprints, or other outputs that may overlap with the submitted work. The editorial team will assess whether the overlap is acceptable and whether additional disclosure or revision is required.

The existence of a preprint or other publicly available research output does not automatically constitute plagiarism or duplicate publication. Its acceptability will be assessed in accordance with the journal's applicable submission and publication policies.

5. Reuse of Previously Published Work

Authors may refer to or build upon their own previous research when this is academically justified, appropriately cited, and transparently presented.

However, previously published text, data, tables, figures, and findings must not be reused in a manner that misleads readers about the originality of the submitted manuscript. Any reuse must comply with applicable copyright and licensing requirements.

The journal may request clarification or supporting documentation when substantial overlap with an author's previous work is identified.

6. Handling Suspected Plagiarism

When potential plagiarism or inappropriate text reuse is identified, the journal may take the following steps:

  1. Conduct an initial assessment of the similarity report and the relevant source materials.

  2. Request an explanation or clarification from the corresponding author where appropriate.

  3. Evaluate the nature, extent, and significance of the suspected overlap.

  4. Determine whether revision, rejection, further investigation, or another appropriate action is warranted.

  5. Consult relevant institutions or other appropriate parties when the matter cannot be resolved through editorial assessment alone.

The author will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond when appropriate. Serious cases may be referred for further investigation in accordance with the journal's research misconduct procedures.

7. Editorial Actions

Depending on the circumstances and severity of the case, the journal may:

  • Request corrections or clarification before the manuscript proceeds further.

  • Require substantial revision where the identified issue can appropriately be corrected.

  • Reject a manuscript when plagiarism or unacceptable duplication is established.

  • Issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction for a published article when justified.

  • Notify the author's affiliated institution or other relevant parties when necessary and appropriate.

Editorial action will be proportionate to the findings and consistent with the journal's publication ethics and article retraction policies.

8. Plagiarism Identified After Publication

If a credible allegation of plagiarism is received after publication, the journal will assess the evidence and investigate the matter in accordance with its publication ethics procedures.

Where a breach is established, the journal may publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the misconduct and its implications for the reliability and originality of the published record.

Any editorial notice will explain the relevant concern sufficiently to maintain transparency and protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

9. Confidentiality and Fair Assessment

The journal will handle allegations of plagiarism responsibly and confidentially to the extent appropriate. Allegations will be assessed objectively, and editorial decisions will be based on available evidence rather than unsupported accusations.

The journal aims to protect the integrity of scholarly publishing while ensuring that authors are treated fairly throughout the assessment process.

10. Policy Compliance

By submitting a manuscript to GOVERNMENT: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan, authors confirm that they have complied with the journal's requirements concerning originality, citation, attribution, and responsible reuse of previously published material.

This policy applies to manuscripts during submission, peer review, editorial assessment, and after publication.