Plagiarism Policy

The Editorial Board of the Indonesian Journal of Kinanthropology (IJOK) recognizes that plagiarism is unacceptable and is committed to maintaining the integrity of academic publications. Therefore, the journal establishes the following policy outlining actions (penalties) in cases where plagiarism or excessive similarity is identified in submitted manuscripts.

IJOK uses plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin or equivalent tools) to screen all submitted manuscripts and final versions prior to publication. A maximum similarity index of 20% is generally acceptable. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected depending on the extent and nature of the similarity.

Definition

Plagiarism is defined as the use or close imitation of the language, ideas, or work of another author without proper acknowledgment, presenting them as one’s own original work.

Policy

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by other journals.
Any text, data, or material taken from other sources must be clearly acknowledged through proper citation.
Direct quotations must be indicated using quotation marks or appropriate formatting, along with proper references.
The use of substantial portions of text (beyond fair use) or reproduction of figures, tables, or graphics from other works requires permission from the copyright holder and proper citation of the original source.

Level of Plagiarism and Sanctions

1. Minor Plagiarism

A small portion of text (e.g., short sentences or paragraphs) is copied without proper citation, with no significant data or ideas misused.

Action:
Authors will receive a warning and be required to revise the manuscript and properly cite the original sources.

2. Intermediate Plagiarism

A significant portion of text, data, or ideas is copied without appropriate acknowledgment.

Action:
The manuscript will be rejected.

3. Severe Plagiarism

A substantial part of the manuscript is plagiarized, including duplication of data, results, methods, or core ideas from other publications.

Action:
The manuscript will be rejected, and the authors may be prohibited from submitting to IJOK for a specified period.