Plagiarism Policy

Jurnal Venus, published by Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran Makassar, is committed to publishing original, properly attributed, and ethically prepared research. Plagiarism and misleading reuse of published work are not acceptable. Similarity-detection results support, but do not replace, independent editorial evaluation.

Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s words, ideas, data, figures, tables, methods, images, or other scholarly contributions as one’s own without adequate acknowledgement. It may occur intentionally or unintentionally.

• Direct copying of text without appropriate quotation and citation.
• Close paraphrasing or patchwriting that reproduces the structure or language of a source without proper attribution.
• Using another author’s ideas, images, figures, tables, data, or research findings without appropriate credit or permission where required.
• Translation of another person’s work without clearly identifying and citing the original source.
• Substantial reuse of one’s own previously published material without disclosure or citation (self-plagiarism or text recycling), and duplicate or redundant publication.

Manuscripts must be original, offer a meaningful scholarly contribution, and must not have been published as a journal article or be under simultaneous consideration by another journal. Any related publication or earlier public dissemination that could affect originality assessment must be disclosed to the editor at submission.

Authors must accurately cite all sources and obtain necessary permissions for third-party materials. Authors may submit a similarity report with their manuscript, but any report submitted by an author does not replace the journal’s independent editorial assessment.

Submitted manuscripts are subject to originality and textual-similarity screening as part of the editorial process. The editorial office may use Turnitin or comparable similarity-detection software available to the journal. Screening may be performed at initial submission, after substantial revision, and before final publication.

Editors assess the location, nature, and significance of matches and may consider references, quotations, standardized terminology, and other context. Where technically appropriate, bibliographies, properly quoted material, and minor matches may be excluded from the automated similarity calculation. Any exclusions must not conceal unattributed borrowing.

A similarity score measures overlapping text; it is not itself a determination of plagiarism. Conversely, a low similarity score does not rule out plagiarism of ideas, translated content, images, or data.

For editorial screening, Jurnal Venus adopts the following similarity-index ranges as decision-support criteria. The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor will always evaluate the underlying report and evidence before determining an appropriate action.

Important: A similarity index below 25% is not an acceptance decision. Verified plagiarism may lead to rejection even at a low percentage.

For manuscripts requiring revision, the editorial office will identify the main concerns and request authors to correct improper attribution, rewrite excessively similar passages in their own scholarly language, and provide accurate references. Merely replacing individual words or using automated paraphrasing does not resolve plagiarism.

Where revision is permitted, authors should submit the revised manuscript together with a clear response to the editorial comments. A new similarity report may be requested. The usual editorial target after revision is a similarity index below 25%, subject to the editor’s substantive assessment. Acceptance and permission to resubmit are not automatic.

If suspected plagiarism is identified during initial screening, peer review, revision, copyediting, or proofing, editors will examine documentary evidence and seek clarification from the corresponding author when appropriate. The journal may request corrections, suspend processing, require substantial revision, or reject the manuscript, depending on the seriousness of the case.

For substantiated serious misconduct, the editorial team may consult the publisher or relevant institution as appropriate, following a fair and proportionate procedure. An author’s opportunity to explain the concern does not guarantee continued consideration of the manuscript.

Suspected plagiarism reported after publication will be investigated and the authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond. Depending on the verified findings and the reliability of the published record, Jurnal Venus may publish a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction notice in accordance with its Corrections and Retractions Policy.

The aim of post-publication action is to preserve the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record, rather than to impose automatic punishment based on an isolated similarity percentage.

• Authors are responsible for the originality of their manuscripts, the accuracy of citations, and permissions for third-party material.
• Authors must disclose related publications and respond appropriately to requests for clarification or revision.
• Editors must assess similarity reports impartially, preserve manuscript confidentiality, and maintain appropriate records of screening and decisions.
• Editors must distinguish legitimate text similarity from plagiarism and apply proportional measures based on evidence.
• Any use of AI-assisted writing tools must also comply with the journal’s separate AI Usage Policy.

Authors who believe that a plagiarism-related editorial decision was made in error may submit a reasoned appeal with supporting evidence. Appeals are considered through the journal’s Complaints and Appeals Policy and must not replace the requirement to disclose sources accurately.

For clarification or a confidential report of suspected plagiarism, please contact the editorial office:

This policy will be periodically reviewed by the editorial board and updated when needed to reflect developments in research integrity, journal procedures, and publication-ethics guidance. The editorial team follows relevant Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance in addressing allegations of plagiarism, including those arising after publication.

Reference: COPE Core Practices  |  COPE: Plagiarism in a Submitted Manuscript