Common: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring the originality of all scholarly works published in the journal. Every submitted manuscript must be an original work of the author(s), must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication in any other journal or media outlet.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying words, sentences, or paragraphs without proper citation or acknowledgment.

• Using ideas, data, or research findings of others without appropriate academic attribution.

• Close paraphrasing of source material without citation.

• Duplicate publication or self-plagiarism from previously published work without valid justification.

• Citation manipulation or inclusion of irrelevant references.

Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using similarity detection software prior to entering the peer-review process.

General similarity requirements:

• The overall similarity index must remain within acceptable limits according to reputable scholarly publishing standards.

• Similarity originating from properly quoted text, references, or common methodological terminology is evaluated proportionally.

• Substantial similarity in the results, discussion, or core scholarly contribution may result in immediate rejection.

Actions for Suspected Plagiarism

Before Publication

If plagiarism is detected during the editorial screening:

• The manuscript will be rejected immediately.

• Authors may be asked to provide clarification or revise citations when appropriate.

• Serious violations may lead to a temporary submission ban.

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication:

• The article may be retracted or issued with a correction notice.

• Formal notification may be sent to the author’s affiliated institution.

• Further actions will follow internationally recognized publication ethics standards.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are required to:

• Ensure the originality and authenticity of their manuscript.

• Provide accurate and verifiable citations for all referenced sources.

• Avoid redundant or simultaneous submissions to other journals.

• Use only relevant and properly acknowledged references.

Ethical Commitment

This policy is implemented to uphold the principles of academic honesty, transparency, and accountability, and to ensure that every article published contributes credibly to the advancement of communication science.