Indonesia Sport Journal (ISJ) is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Plagiarism and other forms of inappropriate appropriation of intellectual work are unacceptable and will be addressed seriously.
All manuscripts submitted to ISJ must represent the authors' original scholarly work. Ideas, statements, data, images, tables, figures, methods, and other materials derived from external sources must be appropriately acknowledged and cited.
This policy applies to all authors, editors, reviewers, and other parties involved in the journal's publication process.
Plagiarism occurs when authors present another person's words, ideas, research findings, data, or other intellectual contributions as their own without appropriate acknowledgment.
Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:
Direct plagiarism: Copying text or material from another source without quotation marks or proper attribution.
Mosaic plagiarism: Combining phrases, sentences, or passages from different sources without adequate acknowledgment.
Paraphrasing plagiarism: Rewriting another person's ideas or arguments without proper citation, even when the wording has been changed.
Data and visual plagiarism: Using tables, figures, photographs, illustrations, instruments, or research data from other sources without appropriate attribution or permission where required.
Idea plagiarism: Presenting another researcher's concepts, hypotheses, methods, or original arguments as one's own.
Self-plagiarism and redundant publication: Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without appropriate acknowledgment, disclosure, or justification.
Duplicate publication: Publishing the same or substantially similar research findings in more than one publication without transparent disclosure and appropriate justification.
Legitimate quotation, properly cited paraphrasing, and transparent reuse of previously published material are not automatically considered plagiarism, provided that applicable citation, copyright, licensing, and disclosure requirements are satisfied.
ISJ may screen submitted manuscripts using plagiarism-detection or text-similarity software during the initial editorial assessment or at other stages of the publication process.
Similarity reports are used to help identify passages that may require further examination. A similarity score alone does not establish whether plagiarism has occurred. Editorial assessment should consider the nature, location, extent, context, attribution, and source of the matching material.
Particular attention may be given to substantial unattributed copying, inappropriate paraphrasing, duplicated research findings, unacknowledged reuse of the authors' previous publications, and similarities involving data, results, or conclusions.
ISJ evaluates suspected plagiarism on a case-by-case basis. The journal does not treat a similarity percentage as the sole basis for determining misconduct.
A manuscript with a relatively low similarity score may still contain serious plagiarism, while a higher score may result from properly cited quotations, standard methodological terminology, references, or other legitimate similarities.
The editorial team may request explanations, revisions, proper citations, or supporting documentation when necessary. Any numerical similarity threshold adopted by the journal should be clearly stated in its author guidelines and applied consistently.
Authors submitting manuscripts to ISJ are responsible for ensuring that their work complies with accepted standards of academic integrity. Authors must:
Submit original work that has not been published previously in a substantially overlapping form, except where reuse is properly disclosed and justified.
Provide accurate citations and references for all ideas, quotations, data, methods, and materials obtained from other sources.
Use quotation marks and appropriate citations when reproducing exact wording.
Obtain permission for copyrighted materials when required.
Disclose relevant prior publications, related manuscripts, and substantial reuse of their own previously published work.
Ensure that all listed authors have contributed appropriately and accept responsibility for the submitted work.
Cooperate with the editorial team in responding to questions about originality, attribution, and research integrity.
Submission of a manuscript to ISJ constitutes the authors' confirmation that the manuscript complies with the journal's originality and publication ethics requirements.
When suspected plagiarism is identified before or after publication, ISJ will assess the available evidence and take action proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the concern.
The procedure may include the following steps:
Initial assessment: The editor examines the similarity report, source materials, relevant passages, and available supporting evidence.
Author notification: Where appropriate, the corresponding author is contacted and invited to provide an explanation or clarification within a reasonable period.
Evidence evaluation: The editor considers the author's response, the extent and context of the overlap, citation practices, and any relevant documentation.
Editorial decision: The editor determines the appropriate action based on the evidence and the journal's publication ethics policies.
Further consultation: In serious or unresolved cases, the editor may consult the publisher, relevant institutions, or appropriate research integrity bodies, where necessary and appropriate.
Documentation: The journal maintains appropriate records of the allegation, assessment, correspondence, and outcome, subject to confidentiality requirements.
All allegations will be handled fairly and confidentially to the extent possible. Authors will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before a final decision is made, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.
Depending on the severity of the case and the available evidence, ISJ may take one or more of the following actions:
Request correction of citations, quotations, or attribution.
Request substantial revision or clarification before further consideration.
Reject the manuscript if plagiarism or unacceptable redundant publication is established.
Suspend editorial consideration while a serious concern is investigated.
Notify the authors' institutions, relevant publishers, or other appropriate parties when warranted.
Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction notice for an article that has already been published, in accordance with the journal's relevant policies.
Restrict future submissions only where justified by the evidence, proportionate to the misconduct, and consistent with applicable journal procedures.
The editorial response will depend on the seriousness, extent, intent where it can reasonably be assessed, and consequences of the misconduct. Minor citation errors will not automatically be treated in the same way as deliberate or extensive plagiarism.
If credible evidence of plagiarism is received after an article has been published, ISJ will assess the allegation and may contact the corresponding author for an explanation.
If the concern is substantiated, the journal may publish a correction or retract the article, depending on the nature and severity of the problem. Any correction or retraction notice should clearly identify the affected article, explain the reason for the action, and be linked to the original publication.
The journal aims to preserve the transparency and integrity of the scholarly record while ensuring that allegations are evaluated fairly. Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record rather than serve as punishment.
Authors who disagree with an editorial decision concerning suspected plagiarism may submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief. The appeal should provide specific reasons and relevant supporting evidence.
The Editor-in-Chief or an appropriately designated editor will review the appeal, taking into account the original evidence, the author's explanation, and the journal's policies. Where necessary, independent advice may be sought. The outcome of the appeal will be communicated to the corresponding author.
ISJ will handle allegations of plagiarism with due care, impartiality, and confidentiality. Information about an allegation will be shared only with individuals or organizations who have a legitimate role in its assessment or resolution.
The journal will avoid making public accusations before sufficient evidence has been assessed. All parties involved are expected to cooperate honestly and respectfully throughout the process.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in editorial or post-publication action, depending on the circumstances and the evidence available.
Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold the principles of originality, proper attribution, transparency, and accountability in scholarly communication.
Indonesia Sport Journal (ISJ) may periodically review and update this policy to reflect developments in publication ethics, research integrity, and scholarly publishing practices.
Indonesia Sport Journal (ISJ)
Plagiarism Policy
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