Originality and Proper Attribution

Manuscripts submitted to IJLJ should not present material originating from another source as the author's own. Authors must provide appropriate citations and acknowledgments for material used from published or publicly available sources, including legislation, judicial decisions, legal databases, law reports, scholarly publications, and other relevant legal materials.

Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly acknowledged and that the manuscript does not contain unattributed or misleadingly presented material. Legal citations and references to legislation, judicial decisions, case law, and other legal authorities should be accurate and verifiable.

Similarity Screening

IJLJ may screen submitted manuscripts using appropriate similarity-detection or plagiarism-screening tools as part of the editorial assessment process.

A similarity result does not by itself establish plagiarism. Identified matches may arise from legitimate quotations, legal provisions, judicial extracts, references, commonly used legal terminology, standard legal methodology, or other acceptable sources. The editorial team may consider the nature, extent, context, and source of identified similarities before determining whether further action is appropriate.

Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same or substantially similar manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.

Previously published work or substantial portions of previously published material must be appropriately disclosed and cited. Authors should avoid redundant publication or text recycling that could create a misleading impression of new or original work.

Where a manuscript is based on or substantially overlaps with a previously published study, legal article, case commentary, or other scholarly work, authors should clearly explain the relationship between the works.

Preprints and Previously Shared Material

Prior posting of a manuscript as a preprint does not automatically constitute plagiarism. Authors should disclose relevant preprint information during submission and appropriately identify and cite the preprint where applicable.

Authors remain responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet IJLJ requirements concerning originality, attribution, copyright, and publication history.

Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for obtaining appropriate permission where required for the use or reproduction of copyrighted figures, tables, images, substantial text, legal commentaries, or other third-party material.

Such material must be properly attributed, and applicable licensing or permission requirements must be followed. Authors should also verify the copyright and reuse conditions applicable to legal databases, law reports, judicial documents, and other legal resources, as these may vary by source and jurisdiction.

Plagiarism Identified During Review

If substantial unattributed material or suspected plagiarism is identified before publication, IJLJ may request an explanation or supporting information from the authors.

Depending on the circumstances and available evidence, the manuscript may require clarification, may be rejected, or may be referred for further editorial assessment.

Plagiarism Identified After Publication

If credible concerns regarding plagiarism or substantial unattributed material arise after publication, IJLJ may investigate the matter and take appropriate action based on the available evidence.

Possible editorial actions may include correction, withdrawal where applicable, retraction, or another appropriate editorial measure. Such actions will be considered in accordance with the relevant IJLJ policies and procedures.

This policy is informed by relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), where applicable.