Plagiarism Policy

Larik: Journal of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and unethical research practices.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, ideas, data, or results from other sources without proper citation.

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without appropriate acknowledgment.

  • Self-plagiarism, including the reuse of significant parts of an author’s own previously published work without proper citation.

  • Duplicate or redundant publication of the same or substantially similar content.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to Larik are screened using turnitin prior to the peer review process.

  • Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity levels will be rejected or returned to authors for revision.

  • The editorial team evaluates similarity reports carefully, considering the context of overlaps (e.g., references, commonly used terms, or methodological descriptions).

Similarity Threshold

  • A manuscript is expected to have an acceptable similarity index in accordance with the journal’s ethical standards.

  • High similarity resulting from improper citation or unattributed content is considered unethical and will result in rejection.

Handling of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the publication process:

  • The manuscript will be rejected immediately if plagiarism is identified before publication.

  • If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article may be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.

  • The journal may notify the author’s institution or affiliated organization in cases of serious misconduct.

All actions will be taken following COPE guidelines.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring the originality of their work.

  • Properly citing and referencing all sources used.

  • Obtaining permission for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript.

Appeals

Authors may submit a written explanation or appeal if they believe a plagiarism decision was made in error. The final decision rests with the editorial board.