Plagiarism Policy

Jurnal Hukum Yustisi The journal is committed to upholding academic integrity and does not tolerate plagiarism. All manuscripts must be original works, properly acknowledge their sources, and comply with publication ethics requirements.

  1. Definition and Scope

Plagiarism is the use of another party’s ideas, text, data, images, tables, code, or other works without adequate acknowledgment of the source, thereby presenting them as one’s own work.

Forms of plagiarism include:

  • Copying text without appropriate quotation marks and attribution.
  • Paraphrasing another party’s ideas or writings without citing the source.
  • Combining excerpts from multiple sources without adequate acknowledgment.
  • Using another party’s data, images, tables, or code without attribution and permission where required.
  • Translating another party’s work and presenting it as one’s own.

The inclusion of a citation alone does not justify verbatim copying without appropriate quotation marks or other clear indications of a direct quotation.

  1. Reuse of One’s Own Work

Authors must disclose and cite their relevant previous works. The reuse of text, data, or research findings must be explained transparently and must demonstrate a new contribution.

ext reuse is assessed based on its extent, location, context, attribution, and applicable copyright requirements. Republishing previously published findings as new results without disclosure may be considered redundant publication.

  1. Similarity Screening

Manuscripts are screened using the similarity-checking tools employed by the journal before peer review. Additional checks may be conducted on revised versions or before publication.

Similarity reports are used as an aid for editors and are not considered conclusive evidence of plagiarism on their own. Editors examine matching sections, original sources, the accuracy of citations, and the context in which the material is used.

A low similarity percentage does not guarantee that a manuscript is free from plagiarism, and a high similarity percentage does not automatically establish a violation.

  1. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • The manuscript is original, and all sources are properly acknowledged.
  • Direct quotations are clearly identified in accordance with the journal’s prescribed style.
  • Paraphrased content reflects the author’s own understanding and is accompanied by appropriate citations.
  • The use of third-party materials complies with applicable licensing requirements or permission conditions.
  • The reuse of previously published work is disclosed transparently.

The use of editing or translation services, or AI tools, does not absolve authors of their responsibility for the originality of their manuscripts.

  1. Pre-Publication Handling

If suspected plagiarism is identified, the editor will examine the evidence and request an explanation from the author. The editorial process may be suspended while the investigation is underway.

Depending on the nature and severity of the issue, the editor may:

  • Request corrections to quotations, attribution, or wording when the issue is limited in scope and can be rectified.
  • Reject the manuscript if substantial plagiarism or unresolved violations are identified.
  • Contact the relevant institution, where necessary, for further investigation.

The decision will be communicated to the author together with the relevant reasons.

  1. Post-Publication Handling

Suspected plagiarism in published articles will be investigated by comparing the article with the relevant sources and requesting a response from the author.

Actions may include issuing a correction for limited issues, publishing an expression of concern when there are sufficient grounds for concern while an investigation is ongoing, or retracting the article (retraction) if substantial plagiarism is confirmed.

Correction or retraction notices are linked to the article and transparently explain the reasons for the action. Retracted articles remain part of the scholarly record and are clearly marked as retracted, unless legal reasons or exceptional circumstances require their removal.

  1. Reporting and Appeals

Readers, reviewers, or other parties may report suspected plagiarism through the journal’s official contact channels by providing the article’s details, the sources used for comparison, and the sections in question.

Reports are handled objectively and confidentially to the extent possible. Authors may appeal decisions by providing reasons and supporting evidence. Appeals are reviewed by an editor who has no conflict of interest.

  1. Decision-Making Principles

The handling of suspected plagiarism follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Actions are determined based on the available evidence, the extent of the violation, its impact on the integrity of the article, and the author’s response, rather than solely on similarity scores.