Plagiarism Policy

 

Plagiarism Policy

Literasi Nusantara is strictly committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publication. To ensure the originality and quality of our publications, the journal enforces a rigorous plagiarism screening process. All manuscripts submitted must be original works that have not been previously published and are not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

1. Similarity Threshold

Every submitted manuscript will undergo a systematic similarity check using professional plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin). The following rules apply:

  • The overall similarity index must not exceed 25%.

  • This limit excludes the bibliography (references) and commonly used academic phrases.

  • Manuscripts that exceed this threshold will be returned to the authors for revision or may be rejected at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

2. Forms of Prohibited Plagiarism

Literasi Nusantara strictly prohibits all forms of academic misconduct, including but not limited to:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying sentences, paragraphs, or passages exactly as they appear in another source without using quotation marks or providing proper acknowledgment.

  • Self-Plagiarism (Redundancy): Reusing substantial parts of one’s own previously published work (text, data, or unique ideas) without clearly citing the earlier publication.

  • Mosaic/Patchwork Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases, ideas, or writing patterns from various sources and integrating them into a new text without adequate attribution.

  • Inadequate Citation: Failing to provide accurate references, citing sources incorrectly, or presenting another author’s data as one's own.

3. Author Responsibilities

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that all sources of information, data, and quotations are properly cited and referenced according to the journal’s citation style (APA/IEEE/etc.). All ideas derived from other researchers must be clearly credited.

4. Detection and Consequences

  • During Review: If plagiarism or a high similarity index is detected during the initial screening or review process, the manuscript will be immediately rejected or returned for major revision.

  • After Publication: If plagiarism is discovered after an article has been published, the journal reserves the right to retract the article, publish a formal retraction notice, and, if necessary, notify the author’s affiliated institution or professional body.