Plagiarism Policy

METHOMIKA | EDITORIAL POLICY

Plagiarism Policy

Protecting originality, academic honesty, and research integrity in scholarly publishing.

General Policy

METHOMIKA: Jurnal Manajemen Informatika & Komputerisasi Akuntansi, published by Universitas Methodist Indonesia, is committed to maintaining originality, academic honesty, transparency, and scientific integrity in all scholarly publications.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, inappropriate text recycling, misleading attribution, or unauthorized reproduction of intellectual works. All submitted manuscripts must represent original scholarly contributions and appropriately acknowledge relevant sources.

This policy is informed by the publication ethics principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the journal's established editorial requirements.

Manuscript Similarity Requirement

Below 20%

Manuscripts must meet this requirement before proceeding to peer review.

A similarity score measures text overlap with existing sources. It does not automatically establish the presence or absence of plagiarism. The editorial team considers the matched sources, citation practices, extent of overlap, and context of reused material.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism involves presenting another person's words, ideas, research findings, data, methods, images, tables, software code, or other intellectual contributions as one's own without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution. Plagiarism may occur intentionally or through improper academic writing practices.

2. Types of Plagiarism and Related Violations

Direct Plagiarism

Copying text, paragraphs, or substantial portions of another work without proper quotation and source acknowledgment.

Paraphrasing Plagiarism

Rewriting another author's ideas or statements without proper attribution, even when the original wording has been changed.

Mosaic Plagiarism

Combining phrases, sentence structures, or passages from multiple sources without appropriate quotation or acknowledgment.

Idea Plagiarism

Presenting another researcher's concepts, models, hypotheses, methods, or original intellectual contributions as one's own.

Data, Image, and Software Code Plagiarism

Using datasets, figures, visual materials, algorithms, or software code developed by others without appropriate attribution or permission when required.

Self-Plagiarism and Inappropriate Text Recycling

Reusing substantial portions of an author's previously published work without appropriate disclosure, citation, or justification.

Duplicate Publication

Publishing or submitting substantially overlapping research in multiple journals without proper disclosure or an acceptable scholarly justification.

3. Manuscript Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts are subject to originality screening before entering the peer review stage. Similarity checking is conducted using the similarity detection software designated by the editorial team.

In accordance with the journal's Author Guidelines, manuscripts must have an overall similarity score below 20% to proceed to peer review.

The editorial team evaluates similarity reports by examining matched passages, original sources, citation accuracy, quotations, and the nature of reused materials. Reasonable exclusions for references or properly quoted material may be applied consistently according to the journal's screening procedures.

4. Plagiarism Screening Procedure

Step 1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit original manuscripts through the journal's OJS platform.

Step 2. Initial Editorial Screening

Editors assess submission completeness, citation practices, and potential originality concerns.

Step 3. Similarity Checking

The manuscript is examined using the journal's designated similarity detection software.

Step 4. Editorial Evaluation

Editors examine the similarity report, matched sources, citation quality, and relevant manuscript sections.

Step 5. Clarification or Revision

Authors may be asked to clarify identified similarities and revise problematic passages or citations.

Step 6. Re-screening

Revised manuscripts may undergo another similarity assessment before further editorial processing.

Step 7. Editorial Decision

Editors determine whether the manuscript may proceed to peer review, requires further clarification, or should be rejected.

5. Handling Similarity Results

Screening Result Editorial Action
Below 20% The manuscript may proceed to the next editorial stage if no plagiarism or other serious ethical concerns are identified.
20% or higher The manuscript does not meet the similarity requirement for peer review. Revision, clarification, re-screening, or rejection may be considered.
Substantial plagiarism suspected The editorial team examines the evidence and requests clarification when appropriate. A manuscript may be rejected regardless of its similarity percentage.

Similarity percentages must be interpreted alongside the nature and significance of matched content.

6. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality and academic integrity of their submitted manuscripts. Authors must:

  • Submit original scholarly work.
  • Properly acknowledge all sources of ideas, data, methods, and research findings.
  • Use accurate citations and references in accordance with APA Style.
  • Clearly identify directly quoted passages.
  • Paraphrase responsibly while acknowledging original sources.
  • Disclose substantial reuse of their previously published material.
  • Obtain permission for third-party material when required.
  • Avoid simultaneous submission to another journal.
  • Respond to editorial inquiries concerning manuscript originality.
  • Verify the accuracy and authenticity of all content, including AI-assisted material.

7. Editors' and Reviewers' Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for evaluating potential plagiarism objectively, fairly, and on the basis of available evidence. Editorial decisions must consider the significance of the overlap and any explanations provided by the authors.

Reviewers should notify the editorial team when they identify substantial similarities, unattributed sources, duplicated research, or other suspected integrity violations. All parties must maintain the confidentiality of unpublished manuscripts and editorial records.

8. Actions Against Plagiarism

When suspected plagiarism is identified, the editorial team will evaluate the evidence, the severity of the concern, and the author's explanation before determining appropriate action.

  • Requesting clarification or supporting documentation.
  • Requesting improvements to quotations, paraphrasing, and citations.
  • Returning manuscripts for revision and re-screening.
  • Suspending editorial processing while serious concerns are assessed.
  • Rejecting manuscripts involving substantiated serious plagiarism.
  • Consulting relevant research institutions when appropriate.
  • Taking post-publication action when a published article is affected.

Editorial actions should be proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the violation and based on documented evidence.

9. Post-Publication Plagiarism

Allegations of plagiarism identified after publication will be assessed by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and correction and retraction policies.

Depending on the findings, appropriate editorial actions may include:

  • Correction: Addressing an error without invalidating the principal findings.
  • Expression of Concern: Alerting readers to significant unresolved questions about a published article.
  • Retraction: Correcting the scholarly record when serious plagiarism or other grounds undermine publication integrity.

Any formal notice should clearly identify the affected article and remain accessible to readers.

10. Artificial Intelligence and Originality

The use of artificial intelligence tools does not remove authors' responsibilities for originality, accurate citations, methodological transparency, and research integrity.

Authors must disclose substantive AI assistance in accordance with the journal's policy. AI tools must not be used to fabricate references, misrepresent research findings, reproduce copyrighted materials without appropriate authorization, or conceal plagiarism.

Full English Publication Policy

Effective from Volume 11, Number 1 (April 2027), all manuscripts intended for publication in METHOMIKA must be written entirely in English. Editorial correspondence, reviewer comments, author responses, manuscript revisions, and scholarly discussions must also be conducted in English.

Policy References

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Publication Ethics Guidelines and Resources.

METHOMIKA. Author Guidelines.

METHOMIKA: Jurnal Manajemen Informatika & Komputerisasi Akuntansi
Published by Universitas Methodist Indonesia
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