Plagiarism Screening

Cakrawala Listra is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in all published works. To ensure that all submissions meet these standards, the journal employs a rigorous plagiarism screening process as part of its editorial workflow. This process is designed to detect any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and to maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of the journal’s scholarly content.

Plagiarism Policy

  • Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of another person’s ideas, words, data, or intellectual property without proper attribution, whether intentionally or unintentionally. This also encompasses self-plagiarism, where authors reuse their own previously published work without appropriate citation or disclosure.

  • Zero Tolerance: Cakrawala Listra maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected, and further actions may be taken in accordance with the journal’s [Publication Ethics] guidelines.

  • Author Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and providing proper citations for all sources used. Authors must also confirm that the manuscript has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.

Screening Process

  1. Initial Submission Check: Upon submission, all manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools) to identify similarities with existing published works, including journal articles, books, theses, and online content.

  2. Similarity Report Analysis: The editorial team reviews the similarity report generated by the software. A high similarity index does not automatically result in rejection, as legitimate overlaps (e.g., properly cited quotations or common phrases) are considered. The team evaluates the context and extent of similarities to determine whether plagiarism has occurred.

  3. Manual Review: If the similarity report raises concerns, the manuscript undergoes a manual review by the editorial team to assess whether the flagged content constitutes plagiarism or is appropriately cited.

  4. Author Notification: If potential plagiarism is detected, authors are contacted and provided with the similarity report. They may be asked to revise the manuscript, provide clarifications, or submit additional documentation to address the concerns.

  5. Decision: Manuscripts with confirmed plagiarism are rejected. In cases of severe or intentional plagiarism, additional measures may be taken, such as notifying the author’s institution or imposing a temporary ban on future submissions. For minor issues (e.g., unintentional oversight in citation), authors may be allowed to revise and resubmit, subject to editorial approval.

Preventing Plagiarism

To assist authors in avoiding plagiarism, Cakrawala Listra recommends the following:

  • Proper Citation: Always cite sources accurately using the APA 7th Edition style, as outlined in the Author Guidelines.

  • Paraphrasing: When paraphrasing, ensure that the text is rewritten in your own words and properly attributed to the original source.

  • Self-Plagiarism Awareness: If reusing your own previously published work, clearly disclose this in the manuscript and cite the original publication.

  • Pre-Submission Checks: Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools before submission to identify and address potential issues.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The plagiarism screening process is an integral part of Cakrawala Listra’s commitment to ethical publishing. By ensuring the originality of published works, we aim to protect the intellectual contributions of authors, maintain the trust of our readers, and uphold the journal’s reputation within the academic community.

For inquiries about the plagiarism screening process or to report concerns, please contact the editorial office at cakrawala.listra@uho.ac.id.