PLAGIARISM POLICY

JASEE: Journal of Application and Science on Electrical Engineering

1. General Policy

JASEE is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. All submitted manuscripts must represent original scholarly work, appropriately acknowledge the contributions of others, and comply with recognized publication ethics.

JASEE does not tolerate plagiarism, including the unattributed use of another person's ideas, text, data, figures, methods, or research findings.

The journal follows the principles and guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in evaluating and handling suspected plagiarism.

2. Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Direct plagiarism: Copying text or substantial portions of another work without appropriate quotation and citation.

  2. Improper paraphrasing: Rewriting another author's ideas or findings without proper attribution.

  3. Data and visual plagiarism: Using research data, experimental results, tables, figures, circuit diagrams, or other visual materials without appropriate acknowledgment or permission when required.

  4. Technical and software plagiarism: Presenting algorithms, computer programs, source code, simulation models, or technical designs developed by others as original contributions.

  5. Self-plagiarism and redundant publication: Reusing substantial portions of previously published work, data, or findings without appropriate citation and disclosure, or submitting substantially the same research for duplicate publication.

  6. Misrepresentation of research contributions: Claiming another researcher's concepts, methods, or results as one's own.

3. Plagiarism Screening and Similarity Threshold

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial similarity screening conducted by the editorial team using Turnitin before proceeding to peer review. Additional screening may be conducted after substantial revisions or before final acceptance.

JASEE generally expects a similarity index of no more than 25%, calculated after appropriate exclusions, such as the reference list and properly identified quotations, where applicable.

The similarity percentage is used as an initial screening indicator rather than conclusive evidence of plagiarism.

A manuscript with a similarity index exceeding 25% may be returned for revision or subjected to further editorial assessment. Conversely, a manuscript with a similarity index of 25% or less may still be investigated if inappropriate textual overlap or unattributed material is identified.

The editorial team evaluates the nature, extent, location, and sources of similarity before making an editorial decision.

Standard technical terminology, established equations, equipment specifications, and conventional methodological descriptions are evaluated in context. Such content is not automatically classified as plagiarism; however, appropriate attribution remains necessary.

4. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are required to:

  1. Submit original manuscripts that have not been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal.

  2. Properly cite all relevant sources using the IEEE referencing style adopted by JASEE.

  3. Acknowledge the sources of reused data, figures, circuit diagrams, algorithms, computer code, and other research materials.

  4. Disclose relevant relationships between the submitted manuscript and previous publications, conference papers, theses, dissertations, or preprints.

  5. Obtain permission for the reuse of copyrighted materials when required.

  6. Confirm the originality and integrity of their submissions through the journal's submission declaration or originality statement.

The submission of material previously presented in a conference paper, thesis, or preprint does not automatically constitute plagiarism. However, prior dissemination must be disclosed, and the submitted article must provide an appropriate and identifiable scholarly contribution.

5. Identification and Classification of Suspected Plagiarism

The editorial team assesses suspected plagiarism based on the similarity report and examination of the original sources.

Findings are classified into the following categories:

A. No Significant Concern

Textual similarities are properly attributed, consist of standard technical expressions, or do not indicate inappropriate use of another work. The manuscript may proceed to the next editorial stage.

B. Minor or Correctable Overlap

Limited textual similarities, incomplete citations, or inappropriate paraphrasing are identified without substantial misrepresentation of research contributions. Authors may be requested to revise the manuscript and correct the relevant citations.

C. Substantial Overlap

Extensive unattributed text, significant reuse of previously published material, or insufficiently disclosed overlap with earlier work is identified. The editorial team requests clarification and may require substantial revision or reject the manuscript.

D. Serious Plagiarism or Publication Misconduct

Clear evidence of misappropriated research findings, substantial copying of another work, deliberate misrepresentation, or serious redundant publication is identified. The manuscript may be rejected, and further action may be taken in accordance with publication ethics procedures.

6. Handling Suspected Plagiarism

When potential plagiarism is identified, JASEE applies the following procedure:

  1. The editorial team examines the similarity report and verifies the relevant sources.

  2. The suspected overlap is classified according to its nature and severity.

  3. Where clarification is necessary, the corresponding author is informed of the concern and given an opportunity to provide an explanation or revised manuscript.

  4. The editor evaluates the author's response and supporting evidence.

  5. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final editorial decision, which may include continuation of peer review, a request for revision, or rejection.

  6. Significant cases may be referred to the authors' institutions or other relevant parties when justified.

All allegations are handled objectively, confidentially, and without presuming misconduct before appropriate assessment.

7. Actions After Publication

If plagiarism is suspected or identified after publication, JASEE will investigate the allegation in accordance with COPE guidance.

Depending on the findings, actions may include:

  • Publication of a correction when the problem can be adequately resolved without invalidating the article.

  • Publication of an expression of concern when serious unresolved issues affect confidence in the article.

  • Retraction of the published article when serious plagiarism or misconduct substantially compromises its integrity or reliability.

  • Notification to the authors' institutions or relevant parties when appropriate.

Corrections, expressions of concern, and retraction notices will be clearly linked to the original published article. The publication record and relevant metadata will be updated as necessary.

8. Complaints and Appeals

Authors who disagree with plagiarism-related editorial decisions may submit a reasoned appeal with supporting evidence through the journal's official editorial communication channel.

Appeals will be evaluated objectively by the Editor-in-Chief or an appropriate editor without a conflict of interest. Editorial decisions will be based on documentary evidence, publication ethics, and the journal's editorial policies.

9. Policy References

This policy is guided by the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and recognized good practices for evaluating text similarity and academic integrity.

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