Plagiarism Policy

1. Definition of Plagiarism

• Plagiarism: Plagiarism involves using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment. This includes direct copying, paraphrasing without citation, and presenting someone else's ideas as one’s own.
• Self-Plagiarism: Self-plagiarism occurs when authors reuse parts of their previous writings in a new manuscript without proper citation.

2. Plagiarism Detection

• Plagiarism Check: All submitted manuscripts undergo a plagiarism check using reliable plagiarism detection software. This ensures that the content is original and free from plagiarism.
• Extent of Similarity: Manuscripts with a similarity index above a specified threshold (typically 20%) are flagged for further review. Editors assess the context of the similarity to determine whether it constitutes plagiarism.

3. Handling Plagiarism Cases

• Initial Assessment: If plagiarism is detected during the initial review, the manuscript is returned to the author for revision or rejected outright, depending on the severity of the plagiarism.
• Minor Plagiarism: In cases of minor plagiarism (e.g., small text matches), authors are required to revise the manuscript to ensure proper citation and originality.
• Major Plagiarism: In cases of major plagiarism (e.g., significant text matches, use of another's ideas without acknowledgment), the manuscript is rejected, and the author is notified.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

• Manuscript Rejection: Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism are rejected immediately.
• Author Notification: Authors are informed about the plagiarism issue and provided with evidence (similarity report).
• Ban on Submissions: Authors found guilty of major plagiarism may be banned from submitting to JEMABITEK for a specified period.
• Retraction: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article will be retracted, and a notice of retraction will be published on the journal’s website.

5. Author Responsibilities

• Original Work: Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite all sources.
• Ethical Standards: Authors are responsible for adhering to ethical standards in writing and publishing.
• Disclosure: Authors must disclose any reuse of their previously published work (self-plagiarism) and ensure proper citation.

6. Editorial Responsibilities

• Vigilance: Editors are responsible for detecting and addressing plagiarism in submitted manuscripts.
• Fair Assessment: Editors must assess plagiarism cases fairly and transparently, considering the context and extent of similarity.
• Policy Enforcement: Editors must enforce the journal’s plagiarism policy consistently and take appropriate action against violations.

7. Plagiarism Appeals

• Right to Appeal: Authors have the right to appeal plagiarism decisions. Appeals must be submitted in writing with supporting evidence.
• Review Process: Appeals are reviewed by the editorial board, and a final decision is communicated to the author.