License Terms

The Journal for Civil and Criminal Law for Legislative Studies (JCCLLS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical legal scholarship. Plagiarism in any form constitutes a serious breach of publication ethics and will not be tolerated.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

For the purpose of this policy, plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, arguments, data, tables, or judicial analysis without proper citation
  • Substantial paraphrasing of another author’s work without appropriate acknowledgment
  • Use of legislative materials, case commentaries, or doctrinal interpretations without attribution
  • Self-plagiarism, including duplicate publication or significant overlap with previously published work
  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of legal data or research findings
  • Improper attribution of authorship

In legal scholarship, accurate citation and transparent acknowledgment of precedents, statutes, and prior research are essential components of academic integrity.

2. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to JCCLLS undergo plagiarism screening using recognized similarity detection software (such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent tools).

Screening is conducted:

  • At the time of initial submission
  • Before final acceptance (if necessary)

The editorial team evaluates both the percentage of similarity and the nature of the overlap.

3. Acceptable Similarity Limits

Similarity indices are assessed carefully, considering the context of legal writing where statutory references and case citations are common.

General guidelines:

  • Up to 10–15% similarity: Normally acceptable (excluding references and standard legal phrases)
  • 15–25% similarity: Manuscript may be returned for revision and clarification
  • Above 25% similarity: Liable for rejection

The Editorial Board retains full discretion in determining whether similarity constitutes unethical overlap.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is identified:

Before Publication:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • Notification to the author(s)
  • Possible restriction on future submissions for a specified period

After Publication:

  • Formal investigation
  • Issuance of correction, expression of concern, or retraction
  • Publication of a retraction notice linked to the original article
  • Notification to the author’s affiliated institution, where appropriate

Serious violations may lead to permanent blacklisting of the author(s).

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to JCCLLS must:

  • Ensure that their work is original and unpublished
  • Properly cite all sources, including legislation, case law, scholarly commentary, and digital materials
  • Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted content
  • Submit a declaration confirming originality

All co-authors share collective responsibility for the integrity of the manuscript.

6. Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team of JCCLLS adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards in scholarly publishing. In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal follows structured investigation procedures to ensure fairness and transparency.

Editors may consult external experts if required before reaching a final decision.

7. Policy Updates

This Plagiarism Policy may be revised periodically to reflect evolving academic standards, technological developments in plagiarism detection, and international best practices in legal publishing.