Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy: Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators (JSSI) Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators (JSSI) upholds a strict policy against plagiarism to ensure the integrity and originality of published research. The journal adheres to the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows best practices in scholarly publishing. 1. Definition of Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as the act of using another person’s work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to: o Direct copying of text, figures, tables, or images without citation. o Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without proper acknowledgment. o Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s previously published work without proper citation or justification). o Using ideas, data, or findings from other sources without giving appropriate credit. 2. Acceptable Similarity Index o Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators (JSSI) allows a maximum similarity index of 25%, as checked using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent tools). o Any manuscript exceeding this threshold will be subject to further review and possible rejection. o Minor similarities (such as commonly used terminologies or references) are acceptable if properly cited. 3. Plagiarism Detection and Screening o All submitted manuscripts undergo a preliminary plagiarism screening before the peer-review process. o If significant plagiarism is detected, authors will be notified and required to revise their work. o In cases of severe plagiarism (more than 40% similarity), the manuscript will be rejected outright. 4. Consequences of Plagiarism o Before publication: If plagiarism is detected before an article is published, the manuscript will be returned to the author for correction or rejection. o After publication: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal reserves the right to retract the article, publish a retraction notice, and notify the author's institution. o Repeated offenses: Authors found guilty of repeated plagiarism may be banned from submitting future manuscripts to Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators (JSSI). 5. Author Responsibilities o Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cited. o If previously published material is used, it must be clearly acknowledged, and necessary permissions should be obtained. o Authors should disclose any reused content, even if it is their own previously published work. 6. Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities o Reviewers and editors must report suspected plagiarism cases during the review process. o Editors will conduct further investigation and take appropriate action, including contacting the authors for clarification. By submitting a manuscript to Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators (JSSI), authors acknowledge and agree to comply with this plagiarism policy. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or further penalties as deemed necessary by the editorial board.