Plagiarism Policy

Journal of Arts, Culture and Society (JACS) maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism to ensure the originality and integrity of all published content. 

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, data, images, or ideas from another source without proper citation.

  • Paraphrasing significant portions of another work without acknowledgment.

  • Self-plagiarism, or reusing one’s own previously published material without proper citation.

  • Using content generated by others (including AI-generated text or translations) without disclosure or proper attribution.

2. Plagiarism Screening

  • All manuscripts are screened using tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate.

  • A similarity index of 20% or higher (excluding references, quotations, and common terminology) will trigger further editorial review.

  • The editorial team evaluates similarity reports to differentiate between legitimate overlap and unethical copying.

3. Actions in Case of Plagiarism

  • Before Publication: Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected, and authors will be informed.

  • After Publication: Proven plagiarism will result in article retraction with a public notice, and authors may face sanctions, including a ban on future submissions.

  • In severe cases, the authors’ affiliated institutions may be notified.

4. Author Responsibility

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring their work is free from plagiarism and properly cites all sources.

  • Upon submission, authors must confirm that the manuscript is original and adheres to ethical publishing standards.