Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Proceeding Bali-Global Arts and Design Symposium

Proceeding Bali-Global Arts and Design Symposium is committed to upholding the values of academic integrity, scientific honesty, and originality of works. The editorial board enforces a strict policy against all forms of plagiarism and academic misconduct.

Similarity Score Action Matrix

Similarity Score Editorial Decision & Action Required
≤ 25% Manuscript meets initial screening criteria and proceeds directly to peer review.
> 25% Returned to authors for mandatory revision (paraphrasing text and correcting citations to lower score ≤ 25%).
> 40% (Extreme) Outright rejection without opportunity for revision due to massive text similarity.

1. Statement of Originality

All manuscripts submitted to this proceeding must be original scientific works, not previously published in any other outlet, journal, or proceeding, and not currently under evaluation by any other publication platform (no double submission).

2. Plagiarism Screening & Similarity Threshold

Every submitted manuscript undergoes a similarity screening process using accredited plagiarism detection software (Turnitin) prior to proceeding to the peer review stage.

  • Maximum Allowable Threshold: The overall similarity index must not exceed 25%.
  • Screening Protocol: Manuscripts exceeding the threshold are subject to mandatory revision or outright desk rejection based on severity.

3. Turnitin Evaluation Provisions

In calculating the similarity score, the editorial team applies the following examination settings:

  • Citations & Bibliography Exclusion: The References section and properly quoted direct citations inside quotation marks may be excluded from primary calculation at the editor's discretion.
  • Single Source Match Limit: Even if the total similarity score is below 25%, a massive concentration of matching text from a single source (> 5% without clear citation) entitles the editor to request formal revisions or an explanation.

4. Prohibited Forms of Misconduct

This policy opposes all forms of plagiarism and manuscript manipulation, including but not limited to:

  • Verbatim Plagiarism: Copying exact sentences, paragraphs, or text sections without quotation marks and proper citations.
  • Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Altering word arrangement or sentence structure without adequate attribution.
  • Self-Plagiarism / Auto-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of text, data, or ideas from one's own published work without clear citation.
  • Data Fabrication & Falsification: Inventing research data or manipulating visual data and digital imagery.
  • AI-Generated Unattributed Text: Massively using text generated by generative AI without attribution, declaration, or verification of scientific facts.

5. Procedures for Handling Plagiarism Allegations

If plagiarism is identified after manuscript publication (post-publication), the editorial team conducts an independent investigation following the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) flowcharts.

Corrective Actions Include:
  • Publishing an official Correction Notice or citation update.
  • Issuing a formal Retraction of Article from the digital proceeding.
  • Sending written notification to the author's home institution or affiliation.