Plagiarism Policy

1. Purpose
The Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JAKP) is committed to maintaining the originality and integrity of every published scientific work. Plagiarism is a serious violation of academic ethics and cannot be tolerated in any form. This policy outlines the definition of plagiarism, detection mechanisms, as well as actions to be taken if a violation is discovered. All authors submitting manuscripts to JAKP must certify that their work is original and not plagiarized.
2. Scope and Definition
Plagiarism includes any form of unauthorized recognition of another person's work as one's own, either directly or covertly. This includes:
• Copying text or quotations in full without proper quotation marks and citations
• Paraphrasing ideas, sentence structures, or arguments from other sources without adequate attribution
• Using other people's data, tables, images, or research without permission or citing the source
• Presenting someone else's theory or framework as an original contribution
• Self-plagiarism or duplication of publication, i.e. repeating large parts of one's own previously published work without proper acknowledgment or justification.
Plagiarism is not only a technical offense, but also a form of scientific ethical misconduct that can damage trust in science and the reputation of the author.
3. JAKP Policy
• Initial Screening: All submitted manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin software to detect text similarity.
• Similarity Limit: If the similarity level exceeds 20%, the manuscript will be further reviewed by the editors to assess whether there are indications of plagiarism. Properly cited bibliography and direct citation sections are not counted in the percentage.
• Manual Evaluation: The final decision is not solely based on the similarity index number, but on the editorial judgment of the substance and context of the similarity.
• Author Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of the manuscript, including proper attribution, and obtaining written permission for the use of third-party materials (including long quotes, data, or images).
• Sanctions for Violations:
   • Prior to publication: The manuscript will be rejected. If the violation is severe, the author's home institution may be notified.
   • After publication: The article will be retracted, and the retraction statement will be publicly announced. The affiliating institution will also be notified.
   • JAKP reserves the right to apply additional sanctions, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
4. Technical Procedures
• Checking takes place immediately after the manuscript is submitted.
• Editors manually review the Turnitin report results to ensure accurate interpretation.
• In cases of suspected plagiarism, authors are given the opportunity to provide explanations before a final decision is made.
• If required, an editorial ethics board may be engaged to independently review the case.
• Authors who object to the outcome of the review can request clarification through a formal letter.
5. Policy Updates and Transparency
This policy will be reviewed periodically to align with evolving ethical standards for scientific publications. The process of detecting and handling plagiarism is open and accountable. Authors are encouraged to consult with the editorial team if they have any questions regarding this policy.