Plagiarism Prevention Policy

Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that all published works are original, properly attributed, and free from plagiarism and other forms of inappropriate text reuse.

The journal follows internationally recognized principles of research and publication integrity, including relevant guidance and recommendations from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and other established standards of responsible scholarly publishing.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

For the purposes of this journal, plagiarism refers to presenting another person's words, ideas, data, findings, research materials, or intellectual contributions as one's own without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution.

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

  • direct copying of text without quotation and proper citation;

  • presenting another person's ideas, arguments, theories, or findings without appropriate attribution;

  • substantial paraphrasing that does not adequately acknowledge the original source;

  • copying or reproducing tables, figures, images, datasets, or other research materials without appropriate permission or attribution;

  • submitting another person's work as one's own;

  • translation plagiarism, including translating previously published material without proper acknowledgment;

  • inappropriate reuse of previously published material by the same author(s) without adequate disclosure or citation; and

  • other forms of substantial unattributed textual or intellectual overlap.

The journal distinguishes legitimate scholarly use of previous literature, appropriately cited quotations, common knowledge, and acceptable text reuse from plagiarism.

2. Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts may be subjected to plagiarism and text-similarity screening as part of the journal's editorial process.

The Editorial Office may use appropriate plagiarism-detection or similarity-checking software to identify potentially problematic overlap between a submitted manuscript and existing publications or publicly available sources.

Similarity reports are treated as screening tools rather than automatic evidence of plagiarism. A similarity percentage alone does not determine whether plagiarism has occurred. Editors will consider:

  • the amount and nature of the overlapping material;

  • whether the source has been properly cited;

  • whether the overlapping text consists of standard terminology or methodological language;

  • whether the overlap occurs in quotations, references, or other legitimate sections;

  • the location and significance of the duplicated material; and

  • the overall context of the manuscript.

The Editorial Board retains responsibility for interpreting similarity reports and determining whether further investigation is necessary.

3. Similarity Threshold

The journal does not rely exclusively on a single similarity-percentage threshold to determine plagiarism.

As a general editorial screening guideline, manuscripts showing substantial or potentially problematic similarity may be returned to authors for clarification or revision, or may be rejected depending on the nature and seriousness of the overlap.

A high similarity score does not necessarily constitute plagiarism, while a relatively low similarity score does not necessarily mean that a manuscript is free from plagiarism. Editorial judgment and examination of the underlying sources remain essential.

The journal may establish or revise internal similarity-screening thresholds according to disciplinary context and developments in plagiarism-detection practices.

4. Author Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality and proper attribution of their manuscripts.

Before submission, authors should:

  • ensure that all borrowed ideas, statements, data, and materials are properly cited;

  • use quotation marks and appropriate references for directly quoted material;

  • paraphrase sources genuinely and provide appropriate citations;

  • acknowledge the original source of tables, figures, images, datasets, and other materials;

  • disclose relevant previous publications or manuscripts containing substantially related material;

  • ensure that any reused material complies with applicable copyright and licensing requirements; and

  • carefully check references and citations before submitting the manuscript.

Authors should not assume that changing a few words or sentence structures eliminates the requirement to cite the original source.

5. Self-Plagiarism and Text Recycling

The journal recognizes that authors may legitimately build upon their previous research. However, substantial reuse of previously published text, data, analysis, or other material without appropriate disclosure and citation may constitute inappropriate text recycling or self-plagiarism.

Authors must disclose relevant prior publications when submitting manuscripts that substantially extend, revise, or reuse previously published work.

Where the reuse is legitimate and academically justified, authors should clearly identify the original source and explain the relationship between the previous and current work where appropriate.

6. Duplicate and Redundant Publication

A manuscript submitted to Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society must not have been published previously in substantially the same form and must not be under simultaneous consideration by another journal.

Duplicate or redundant publication includes publishing substantially the same research, data, analysis, or conclusions in more than one publication without appropriate disclosure or justification.

If substantial duplication is identified before publication, the journal may:

  • request clarification from the authors;

  • require substantial revision;

  • reject the manuscript; or

  • take other appropriate editorial action.

If duplication is discovered after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction depending on the circumstances and seriousness of the case.

7. Plagiarism Involving Figures, Tables, Data, and Other Materials

Plagiarism is not limited to written text.

Authors must properly acknowledge the sources of:

  • tables;

  • figures;

  • photographs;

  • maps;

  • diagrams;

  • datasets;

  • survey instruments;

  • audiovisual materials;

  • software or code;

  • conceptual frameworks; and

  • other intellectual or research materials.

Where permission is required, authors are responsible for obtaining the appropriate permission before publication.

8. Plagiarism in Translated Material

Translation of another person's published work without appropriate acknowledgment is considered plagiarism.

Authors who use translated material must properly identify and cite the original source. Translation does not constitute an original contribution merely because the language has been changed.

The journal may consider manuscripts containing substantial translated material without appropriate attribution to constitute plagiarism or inappropriate duplication.

9. Plagiarism Detected Before Peer Review

If potentially significant plagiarism or unattributed overlap is identified during the initial editorial screening, the Editor-in-Chief or designated editor may:

  • request an explanation from the authors;

  • request correction or revision;

  • reject the manuscript; or

  • initiate a further research-integrity assessment.

The response will depend on the extent, nature, intent, and academic significance of the suspected plagiarism.

10. Plagiarism Detected During Peer Review

If a reviewer identifies suspected plagiarism or substantial unattributed overlap, the reviewer should notify the editor and provide relevant evidence or sources where possible.

Reviewers should not directly accuse authors of misconduct or contact the authors regarding plagiarism concerns. The Editorial Board will assess the matter and determine the appropriate course of action.

Where necessary, the peer review process may be suspended while the concern is investigated.

11. Plagiarism Detected After Publication

If credible evidence of plagiarism is identified after publication, the Editorial Board will investigate the matter in accordance with applicable publication-ethics principles.

Depending on the severity and circumstances, the journal may:

  • publish a correction;

  • issue an expression of concern;

  • retract the article;

  • notify the author's affiliated institution where appropriate; or

  • take other measures necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Any retraction or correction will be clearly identified and linked to the original publication.

12. False or Misleading Allegations

Allegations of plagiarism must be supported by credible evidence.

The journal will not consider unsupported accusations or claims based solely on disagreement with an author's arguments, conclusions, political position, religious perspective, or interpretation of contested issues.

Because the journal addresses potentially sensitive and contested subjects concerning Palestine and Indonesian society, allegations of plagiarism and research misconduct will be assessed strictly on the basis of academic evidence, source attribution, and publication-integrity principles.

13. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

Editors and reviewers must treat plagiarism allegations confidentially and objectively.

They should:

  • avoid premature conclusions;

  • maintain confidentiality during investigations;

  • provide relevant evidence where available;

  • disclose conflicts of interest;

  • avoid using unpublished material from the manuscript for personal advantage; and

  • follow appropriate publication-ethics procedures when concerns arise.

Editors are responsible for making the final editorial determination regarding suspected plagiarism.

14. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Plagiarism Detection

The journal recognizes that artificial intelligence and generative AI tools can affect the originality and attribution of scholarly content.

Authors remain responsible for ensuring that AI-assisted writing does not result in plagiarism, inappropriate text reuse, fabricated citations, or unattributed reproduction of existing material.

AI-generated content must not be presented as original human scholarship without appropriate disclosure where required by the journal's AI policy.

Similarity-detection tools may not reliably identify all forms of AI-generated or translated plagiarism. Consequently, editorial assessment and scholarly judgment remain essential components of the journal's plagiarism-prevention process.

15. Ethical and Fair Investigation

All plagiarism concerns will be handled fairly, confidentially, and proportionately.

The journal will consider the available evidence, the nature and extent of the overlap, the author's explanation, the publication history, and other relevant circumstances before reaching an editorial decision.

Where appropriate, the journal may seek clarification from authors, reviewers, editors, institutions, or other relevant parties.

The journal will follow recognized publication-ethics principles when determining appropriate action and will seek to protect both the integrity of the scholarly record and the rights of all parties involved.

16. Editorial Decision

The final decision regarding suspected plagiarism rests with the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized member of the Editorial Board.

Possible outcomes include:

  • no further action where the overlap is legitimate and appropriately attributed;

  • request for revision or additional citation;

  • rejection of the manuscript;

  • referral for further investigation;

  • correction of the published record;

  • expression of concern; or

  • retraction of a published article.

The decision will be proportionate to the seriousness and circumstances of the case.

17. Commitment to Academic Integrity

Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society is committed to preventing plagiarism and protecting the integrity, originality, and reliability of the scholarly record.

The journal encourages authors, reviewers, editors, and readers to uphold the highest standards of academic honesty and responsible scholarship. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect developments in plagiarism-detection practices, research-integrity standards, and recommendations from COPE, DOAJ, and other recognized international scholarly publishing organizations.