Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy & Anti-Plagiarism Guidelines

Mudra: Jurnal Seni Budaya is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing in arts and culture fields.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s words, ideas, data, images, designs, compositions, or creative outputs as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. It violates ethical norms, copyright, and the trust underpinning scholarly communication.

• Textual Plagiarism: Copying or closely paraphrasing sentences without quotation and citation.
• Idea & Method Plagiarism: Using concepts, frameworks, or methodological protocols without attribution.
• Data, Figure & Media Plagiarism: Reproducing tables, score notations, performance stills, recordings, or design assets without rights and credit.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial parts of one’s own published work without citation or permission.

Types of Plagiarism Recognised

Direct Plagiarism:

Verbatim copying of text or media without quotation marks, citation, or permission.

Mosaic (Patchwork) Plagiarism:

Blending phrases or structures from multiple sources with minor changes lacking citation.

Paraphrasing & Source Plagiarism:

Restating ideas without attribution, or citing secondary sources while taking primary material without acknowledgment.
Data & Visual Media Plagiarism:

Reusing charts, performance documentation, or musical scores without rights and credit.

Self-Plagiarism (Duplicate Submission):

Republishing identical or substantially similar content across venues without disclosure.

Algorithmic Misuse:

Undisclosed reliance on generative AI tools to reproduce copyrighted or unique artistic styles.

Detection Methods & Screening Thresholds

Similarity Screening Thresholds:

All submissions undergo automated similarity checks. An overall similarity above 15% or any single-source match above 3% in the main text triggers mandatory editorial scrutiny. Quotations, references, and boilerplate methods are evaluated contextually.

• Editorial Review: Editors examine flagged sections for proper quotation, paraphrase quality, and citation adequacy.
• Peer Feedback: Reviewers may confidentially report suspected plagiarism for editorial investigation.
• Rights & Permissions Check: Verification of licenses and consent for performance media, scores, and cultural datasets.

Author Responsibilities

• Originality & Citation:

Attribute all sources (ideas, data, images); use quotation marks for verbatim text and cite translations accurately.

• Permissions & Culture:

Secure written permissions for third-party media and respect customary protocols for cultural documentation.

• Full Disclosure:

Declare prior dissemination (preprints, reports), overlapping content, and AI assistance.

Editorial Responsibilities

• Contextual Assessment:

Evaluate similarity reports fairly; distinguish legitimate overlap from problematic reuse consistently.

• Clear Communication:

Notify authors of concerns, share evidence, and specify required action timelines transparently.

• COPE Protocols:

Implement corrections or retractions per COPE guidance, ensuring linked public explanation notices.

Consequences and Sanctions

Pre-Publication Sanctions:
  • Minor Issues: Request revisions for citation improvements.
  • Moderate Issues: Rejection with potential resubmission after full rewriting.
  • Severe Issues: Rejection, institutional notification, and submission embargo (12–24 months).
Post-Publication Sanctions:
  • Corrections: Published for minor unattributed text or visuals.
  • Retractions: Applied for substantial plagiarism or unauthorized media use.
  • Embargoes & Escalation: Extended bans (24–36 months) and removal from editorial/reviewer roles.

Practical Guidance for Authors

• Pre-Submission Audit: Run a preliminary similarity check and audit all visual assets for rights and credits.
• Cultural Documentation: Obtain consent for performances, rituals, and community arts prior to submission.
• Responsible Paraphrasing: Summarize sources using your own analytical voice while retaining accurate citations.
• Documentation Retention: Keep permissions, consent forms, and data provenance records ready for editorial inspection.