Overview
Juris Spectrum: International Journal of Law is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. The journal adopts a strict policy against plagiarism and related forms of academic misconduct. All submitted manuscripts are expected to be original works that appropriately acknowledge the contributions of others.
Plagiarism undermines scholarly credibility and is incompatible with the principles of ethical research and publication.
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
- Direct copying of text without proper citation
- Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without acknowledgment
- Presenting another person’s ideas, arguments, or analysis as one’s own
- Self-plagiarism, including reuse of previously published work without disclosure
- Duplicate or redundant publication
Any such practices are considered unethical and unacceptable.
Plagiarism Screening Process
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subjected to plagiarism screening using appropriate plagiarism detection tools prior to peer review and/or publication.
The screening process is intended to:
- Ensure originality of submissions
- Identify improper citation practices
- Safeguard the integrity of published research
Acceptable Similarity Threshold
Juris Spectrum: International Journal of Law permits an overall similarity index of up to 15%, with no single source exceeding 5%, as determined through plagiarism detection software.
Properly cited quotations, case laws, statutes, treaties, and international legal instruments are excluded from similarity assessment, subject to editorial discretion.
Numerical similarity percentages are not treated as conclusive evidence of plagiarism. All similarity reports are reviewed contextually by the editorial team, considering the nature, source, and justification of the overlap.
Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity threshold may be rejected or returned for revision at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
Handling of Plagiarism Cases
When plagiarism is detected, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:
- Request clarification or revision from the author
- Reject the manuscript outright
- Withdraw or retract a published article
- Notify relevant institutions or authorities, where appropriate
Decisions are taken in a fair, transparent, and proportionate manner.
Author Responsibility
Authors are solely responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. Submission of a manuscript to the journal constitutes a declaration that:
- The work is original and unpublished
- All sources have been properly cited
- Necessary permissions have been obtained for any copyrighted material
Ethical Commitment
Juris Spectrum maintains a zero-tolerance approach toward unethical plagiarism and is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.
The journal recognizes that limited similarity may arise from properly cited quotations, legal provisions, case laws, and standard academic expressions. Such permissible similarity, within defined thresholds, is subject to rigorous editorial review.
The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold ethical standards consistent with best practices in academic publishing.