Plagiarism Policy

Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT considers plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct to be serious violations of research and publication ethics. All submitted manuscripts must be original and must appropriately acknowledge the ideas, words, data, images, and other materials obtained from other sources.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT are screened for plagiarism and text similarity using Turnitin before entering the peer-review process.

The maximum allowable similarity index is 20%, as verified through Turnitin. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected, depending on the nature and extent of the detected similarities.

The similarity score generated by Turnitin is used as an initial screening indicator and does not, by itself, constitute a determination of plagiarism. The editorial team will examine the Turnitin report to determine whether the detected similarities are appropriately cited, legitimately quoted, or indicate potential plagiarism.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use, reproduction, close imitation, or presentation of another person's words, ideas, data, results, images, or other intellectual work as one's own without appropriate acknowledgment.

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

Directly copying text from another source without quotation marks and proper citation.
Paraphrasing another author's work without appropriate acknowledgment.
Presenting another person's ideas, arguments, findings, or interpretations as one's own.
Reusing substantial portions of one's own previously published work without appropriate disclosure or citation (self-plagiarism).
Reproducing tables, figures, images, datasets, or other copyrighted materials without appropriate permission or attribution.

Originality and Previous Publication

Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT must be original and must not have been previously published in another journal or publication.
Manuscripts must not be simultaneously submitted to or under consideration by another journal.
Authors must properly acknowledge all sources used in the development of their manuscript.
Any substantial reuse of previously published material must be appropriately disclosed and cited.

Use of Quotations and Third-Party Materials

Material reproduced directly from another source must be clearly identified as a quotation and accompanied by an appropriate citation.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission when required to reproduce copyrighted material, including figures, tables, images, instruments, datasets, or substantial portions of previously published text.

Editorial Action

When plagiarism or substantial inappropriate similarity is identified, the editorial team will assess the nature, extent, and context of the suspected violation before determining the appropriate action.

Depending on the severity and stage at which the issue is identified, possible actions may include:

Requesting clarification or revision from the authors.
Requiring appropriate citation, quotation, or correction of the affected material.
Rejecting the submitted manuscript.
Suspending further consideration of manuscripts from the responsible authors when warranted by the circumstances.
Issuing a correction or retraction for an article that has already been published.
Referring serious cases of academic misconduct to the relevant institution or authority when appropriate.

Plagiarism in Published Articles

If plagiarism or serious academic misconduct is identified after publication, Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT may investigate the matter in accordance with its publication ethics procedures.

Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the journal may publish a correction, editorial notice, expression of concern, or retraction. The journal may also contact the authors' affiliated institutions where appropriate.

Author Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality and integrity of their submitted manuscripts. Submission of a manuscript to Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT constitutes confirmation that the authors have appropriately acknowledged all sources and have not knowingly presented another person's work as their own.

Editorial and Reviewer Responsibility

Editors and reviewers are expected to treat suspected plagiarism confidentially and to report relevant concerns to the Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT editorial team. Final decisions concerning suspected plagiarism are made by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's publication ethics procedures.

Related Policies

This policy should be read together with the Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT Publication Ethics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy, and Copyright Notice.

For questions or concerns regarding plagiarism and academic integrity, please contact the Jurnal Ekonomi KIAT Editorial Office.