Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is a serious violation of ethical and academic standards that undermines the integrity of scholarly research. The International Journal of Law and Policy (IJLP) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in published works.

1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the submission of another person's work in whole or in part, without proper attribution, and passing it off as one's own. This includes self-plagiarism (reusing significant portions of one's own published or unpublished work without proper citation) and duplication of content (publishing substantially similar research in multiple journals without disclosure).

2. Screening Process: All submissions to IJLP undergo rigorous screening using industry-leading plagiarism detection software. This ensures that all manuscripts are thoroughly checked for similarities with previously published works and other sources. The journal employs a tolerance level of up to 20% for similarities, considering legitimate cases of common phrases and proper citations.

3. Author Responsibilities: Authors submitting manuscripts to IJLP are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. They must properly cite all sources used and avoid any form of plagiarism. Authors should disclose any prior publication or submission of the same research elsewhere to avoid duplication.

4. Editorial Actions: In cases where plagiarism or substantial similarities are detected, including self-plagiarism, the IJLP editorial board will take immediate action. This may include rejection of the submission, retraction of a published article, or other appropriate measures according to the severity and context of the violation.

5. Ethical Considerations: The IJLP adheres strictly to ethical guidelines and expects authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these principles. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with ethical standards in academic publishing, including proper attribution and avoidance of unethical practices.

6. Appeals and Corrections: Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions related to plagiarism allegations. Corrections and retractions will be handled transparently and promptly, maintaining the credibility and trustworthiness of the journal.

By adhering to these policies, IJLP aims to maintain the integrity and originality of scholarly research published in its pages, fostering a fair and ethical academic publishing environment.