Screening for Plagiarism Policy

Tanggon Kosala has a policy of screening for plagiarism. 

1. Purpose This policy outlines Tanggon Kosala's commitment to maintaining academic integrity by preventing and addressing plagiarism in all submitted journal articles. It establishes procedures for plagiarism detection, consequences, and preventative measures.

2. Scope This policy applies to all authors involved in journal publication, including research articles, reviews, reports, and other scholarly writings submitted for publication.

3. Definition of Plagiarism Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text from sources without citation

  • Paraphrasing without appropriate credit

  • Submitting another person’s work as one’s own

  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previous work without disclosure)

4. Plagiarism Detection Methods Tanggon Kosala employs Anti-Plagiarism Software "Turnitin" to check the authenticity of journal articles and other submitted work. In addition, the institution utilizes:

  • Manual review by editorial board members

  • Cross-referencing submitted work with previous publications and published sources

5. Consequences of Plagiarism Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Consequences depend on the severity of the violation and may include:

  • Written warning and mandatory revision

  • Rejection of the manuscript

  • Blacklisting of the author(s) from future submissions

  • Retraction of published articles in cases of confirmed plagiarism

6. Preventative Measures To promote academic integrity, the institution:

  • Provides plagiarism education and training for authors and editorial board members

  • Encourages proper citation practices and referencing techniques

  • Offers resources on academic writing and research ethics

  • Implements clear guidelines on acceptable collaboration and use of sources

7. Appeals Process Authors accused of plagiarism have the right to appeal. The appeal process includes:

  • Submitting a formal written appeal to the editorial board

  • A review of the case by an impartial panel

  • A final decision that may uphold, modify, or dismiss the penalty

8. Policy Review This policy shall be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with best practices in journal publication ethics.

9. Contact Information For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the Editorial.