Plagiarism Policy

At METAL: Jurnal Sistem Mekanik dan Termal, maintaining the originality and integrity of published research is of utmost importance. To ensure that all submissions meet the highest academic standards, the journal strictly enforces a plagiarism policy using Turnitin as a plagiarism detection tool.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use or close imitation of another author’s work, including words, ideas, data, or expressions, without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, figures, or data from other sources.
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published content without proper citation).
  • Paraphrasing without crediting the original source.
  • Uncredited use of any part of another manuscript, including preprints.

2. Use of Turnitin for Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts undergo a similarity check using Turnitin to detect any overlap with previously published content.

3. Similarity Threshold and Actions

  • A maximum similarity index of 30% is allowed for submitted manuscripts, as measured by Turnitin.
  • Exclusions from Similarity Index:
    • References, bibliographies, or legal texts.
    • Properly quoted materials with accurate citations.
    • Commonly used technical terms or phrases in the field of mechanical and thermal engineering.

4. Policy on High Similarity Index

  • If the similarity index is 30% or lower: The manuscript will proceed to the peer-review process.
  • If the similarity index exceeds 30%:
    • The manuscript will be immediately rejected without further review.
    • The corresponding author will be notified of the decision and provided with the Turnitin report for reference.

5. Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Pre-publication detection: Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected outright.
  • Post-publication detection: If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article will be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued on the journal’s website. The authors' institutions may also be notified.
  • Repeated offenses may result in the blacklisting of authors from future submissions to the journal.

6. Author Responsibility

It is the responsibility of all authors to ensure that their submitted work is original and properly cited. All co-authors must agree that the manuscript is free from plagiarism before submission.

7. Best Practices to Avoid Plagiarism

  • Proper citation of all sources used, including figures and data.
  • Use of quotation marks for direct quotes.
  • Paraphrasing accurately and citing the original source appropriately.
  • Conducting a self-check using Turnitin or similar tools before submission.

By enforcing this plagiarism policy, METAL: Jurnal Sistem Mekanik dan Termal ensures the credibility and trustworthiness of the research it publishes, fostering a culture of academic integrity and originality.