Plagiarism Policy

Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that all published manuscripts represent original scholarly work. Plagiarism and other forms of inappropriate use of published material are considered serious violations of publication ethics.

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when authors use the ideas, words, data, findings, images, or other materials of others without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution. It includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Direct copying of text without quotation marks and proper citation.
  2. Paraphrasing another person's ideas without appropriate acknowledgment.
  3. Using tables, figures, illustrations, or other materials without proper attribution or permission where required.
  4. Presenting another researcher's data, findings, or ideas as one's own.
  5. Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without proper acknowledgment or justification.
  6. Inappropriate citation practices intended to misrepresent the originality or sources of a manuscript.
  1. Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software before or during the editorial process. Authors may be required to provide a similarity report when requested by the Editorial Team.

The similarity percentage is not the sole basis for determining whether plagiarism has occurred. Editors will assess the similarity report in context, considering the nature and location of the matching text, properly cited quotations, references, standard terminology, and other relevant factors.

Any similarity threshold applied by the journal will be communicated through its Author Guidelines or submission requirements.

  1. Handling Suspected Plagiarism

If potential plagiarism is identified before publication, the Editorial Team may request clarification or revision, reject the manuscript, or take other appropriate action depending on the seriousness of the case.

If plagiarism is suspected in a published article, the journal will assess the available evidence and may contact the corresponding author for an explanation. Where necessary, the journal may also contact the author's affiliated institution or other relevant parties.

Following an assessment, appropriate actions may include a correction, an expression of concern, or retraction of the published article, depending on the extent and impact of the problem.

  1. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, that all sources are properly acknowledged, and that any third-party material is used in accordance with applicable copyright and permission requirements.

All authors share responsibility for the integrity of the submitted work.

  1. Editorial Principles

All allegations of plagiarism will be handled fairly, confidentially, and objectively. Decisions will be based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the suspected violation. The journal may refer to the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) when handling cases.

Seltics Journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts or take appropriate post-publication action when plagiarism is established.