Plagiarism Policy

Journal of Learning Innovation and Educational Technology (JLIET)

The Journal of Learning Innovation and Educational Technology (JLIET) is committed to upholding academic integrity and promoting ethical research and publication practices. All submitted manuscripts must be original works and free from plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, figures, tables, or data from other sources without proper acknowledgment.
  • Presenting another person's work as one's own.
  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without appropriate citation.
  • Self-plagiarism or redundant publication of previously published work without proper disclosure.
  • Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
  • Improper citation or omission of relevant references.

Any form of plagiarism is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Similarity Screening

All manuscripts submitted to JLIET undergo plagiarism screening before entering the peer-review process using plagiarism detection software.

The Editorial Office evaluates both:

  • Overall similarity percentage.
  • Nature and source of the matched content.

A high similarity score does not automatically indicate plagiarism, and a low similarity score does not necessarily guarantee originality. Editorial judgment will be applied in all cases.

Similarity Threshold

JLIET generally requires that the similarity index:

  • Does not exceed 20% overall similarity.
  • Does not contain extensive similarity from a single source.
  • Excludes references, properly quoted material, and standard methodological descriptions.

Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity threshold may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at the discretion of the Editor.

Types of Academic Misconduct

The journal considers the following practices to be serious violations of publication ethics:

Direct Plagiarism

Copying text, data, images, or ideas from another source without attribution.

Self-Plagiarism

Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without proper citation or disclosure.

Duplicate Publication

Publishing the same or substantially similar manuscript in more than one journal or publication outlet.

Data Fabrication

Inventing research data, results, or findings that were never obtained through actual research.

Data Falsification

Manipulating research data, images, results, or analyses to misrepresent findings.

Editorial Actions

When plagiarism or academic misconduct is suspected, the Editorial Team may take one or more of the following actions:

Before Publication

  • Request clarification from the author(s).
  • Request revision and proper citation.
  • Reject the manuscript.
  • Suspend further consideration of the submission.

After Publication

If plagiarism or misconduct is discovered after publication, JLIET reserves the right to:

  • Publish a correction notice.
  • Issue an expression of concern.
  • Retract the article.
  • Notify the authors' institutions or relevant authorities when necessary.

Author Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts:

  • Are original works.
  • Properly acknowledge all sources.
  • Contain accurate citations and references.
  • Comply with ethical research and publication standards.

By submitting a manuscript to JLIET, authors confirm that the work is original and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.

Retraction for Plagiarism

An article may be retracted if substantial plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or other forms of academic misconduct are identified after publication.

Retraction notices will remain permanently available to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record and maintain transparency for readers.

Ethical Commitment

JLIET is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic honesty, originality, and research integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical publishing practices and encourages authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these principles throughout the publication process.

The Journal of Learning Innovation and Educational Technology (JLIET) adheres to the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling cases of plagiarism, publication misconduct, and ethical disputes.