Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

The Indonesian Journal of Gender Studies (IJouGS) is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Plagiarism and other forms of inappropriate attribution constitute violations of publication ethics and are not tolerated by the journal.

All submitted manuscripts must represent the authors' original scholarly work, appropriately acknowledge the contributions of other researchers, and provide accurate citations for ideas, data, text, images, tables, and other materials derived from external sources.

Definition of Plagiarism

For the purposes of this policy, plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the following practices:

  1. Direct plagiarism: Reproducing another person's words, sentences, paragraphs, or other material without appropriate quotation, attribution, and citation.
  2. Paraphrasing without attribution: Presenting another author's ideas, arguments, interpretations, or findings in different words without acknowledging the original source.
  3. Mosaic plagiarism: Combining phrases, sentences, or ideas from one or more sources without adequate acknowledgment, even when some words have been changed.
  4. Self-plagiarism and redundant publication: Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without appropriate citation or disclosure, or submitting substantially overlapping work for publication without informing the editor.
  5. Unacknowledged use of data or materials: Using another person's data, figures, tables, images, instruments, or other intellectual contributions without proper attribution or the necessary permissions.
  6. Misrepresentation of sources: Citing sources inaccurately, attributing claims to sources that do not support them, or presenting another person's findings as one's own.

Legitimate quotation, properly attributed paraphrasing, transparent reuse of previously published material, and other practices permitted by scholarly conventions are not automatically considered plagiarism. Their acceptability depends on appropriate attribution, disclosure, permissions where required, and compliance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Manuscript Screening

IJouGS may use plagiarism-detection software or other appropriate screening methods to assess the originality of submitted manuscripts. Screening may be conducted during the initial editorial assessment and, where necessary, at subsequent stages of the publication process.

The editorial team evaluates similarity reports in context. A similarity score alone does not establish plagiarism, and a low score does not necessarily demonstrate that a manuscript is free from plagiarism. Editorial assessment considers the nature, extent, location, attribution, and scholarly significance of the matched material.

Authors may be asked to clarify similarities, provide original sources, revise inadequately attributed passages, or supply additional information concerning the originality of their work.

Similarity Threshold

IJouGS applies a maximum similarity threshold of 20% as an initial screening criterion, subject to editorial assessment and the journal's applicable procedures.

The similarity percentage is not used as the sole basis for accepting or rejecting a manuscript. Properly cited quotations, references, standard terminology, methodological descriptions, and other legitimate matches may affect the overall score. Conversely, plagiarism may be present even when the total similarity percentage is below the stated threshold.

The editorial team retains the authority to assess the substance of each similarity report and determine whether further clarification, revision, rejection, or other action is warranted.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJouGS are responsible for ensuring that their work complies with recognized standards of academic integrity. Authors must:

  1. Ensure that the manuscript is original and that all sources have been appropriately acknowledged.
  2. Cite and reference all borrowed ideas, arguments, data, quotations, and other intellectual contributions.
  3. Use quotation marks or other appropriate formatting when reproducing source text verbatim.
  4. Obtain permissions for copyrighted material when required and comply with applicable license conditions.
  5. Disclose relevant prior publications, overlapping manuscripts, and substantial reuse of their own previously published work.
  6. Ensure that all listed authors have contributed appropriately and accept responsibility for the integrity of the submitted work.
  7. Cooperate with editorial inquiries concerning originality, attribution, and research integrity.

Editorial Handling of Suspected Plagiarism

When potential plagiarism or inappropriate text reuse is identified, the editorial team assesses the available evidence and determines the appropriate course of action. Depending on the circumstances, the journal may:

  1. Request an explanation, supporting documentation, or clarification from the authors.
  2. Return the manuscript for correction when the issue involves remediable citation or attribution deficiencies.
  3. Reject the manuscript when serious plagiarism, substantial unattributed reuse, or other significant breaches of publication ethics are established.
  4. Suspend editorial processing while a concern is being investigated.
  5. Refer the matter to the relevant institution or organization when warranted and appropriate.
  6. Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction when a problem is identified after publication and the relevant circumstances justify such action.

Editorial decisions are based on the seriousness of the concern, the available evidence, the authors' explanations, and the journal's publication ethics procedures. Authors will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to allegations before a final decision is made, where appropriate.

Plagiarism Detected After Publication

If plagiarism or serious attribution problems are identified after an article has been published, IJouGS will evaluate the evidence and determine the appropriate response in accordance with its correction and retraction policies.

Depending on the nature and severity of the problem, the journal may issue a correction, publish an expression of concern, retract the article, or take other appropriate steps. Any published notice will explain the relevant issue sufficiently to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record while respecting applicable confidentiality and legal considerations.

Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

The use of artificial intelligence tools does not exempt authors from their responsibility to ensure originality, accurate attribution, and publication ethics compliance. Authors must not present AI-generated text, ideas, references, data, or other outputs as verified original scholarship when doing so would misrepresent their origin or reliability.

Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of citations and references, ensuring that sources actually support the claims made, and disclosing the use of AI tools in accordance with the journal's applicable AI policy. AI-generated or AI-assisted content must not be used to conceal plagiarism, fabricate sources, or misrepresent authorship or research contributions.

Commitment to Publication Ethics

IJouGS is committed to handling plagiarism concerns fairly, consistently, and transparently. The journal seeks to protect the integrity of the scholarly record, uphold the rights of authors and other rights holders, and promote responsible academic writing and citation practices.

Submission of a manuscript to IJouGS constitutes the authors' acknowledgment of their responsibility to comply with this policy and with the journal's other applicable publication ethics requirements.