Plagiarism Policy

Important Notice for Authors Submitting to Bale Aksara

All manuscripts submitted to [Journal Name] will undergo a thorough screening process using Turnitin plagiarism detection software. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and will reject any papers found to involve plagiarism or self-plagiarism.

Understanding Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the use of ideas, information, or direct quotations from another source without appropriate acknowledgment. Even if it occurs unintentionally, plagiarism constitutes a serious breach of academic ethics and is unacceptable in scholarly publications.

Citing Sources

  1. Specific Information: If specific details such as names, dates, locations, statistics, or other precise information are derived from a particular source, you must provide a citation. Exceptions are made for information that is considered common knowledge—data widely available in numerous sources or universally known, like the fact that Paris is the capital of France.

  2. Ideas: When drawing upon or adapting ideas from another author, you must cite the original source. This includes ideas about data interpretation, methodology, or conclusions. Even if you extend or develop the idea further, you must still credit the original author. In your manuscript, cite the original source first, then describe your own development of the idea.

  3. Direct Quotations: Whenever you use a direct quotation of four or more consecutive words from another author, you must use quotation marks and include a citation. Simply providing a citation without quotation marks is not sufficient.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Bale Aksara upholds strict academic integrity standards. Papers that violate these guidelines may be subject to immediate rejection or retraction, even if they have been previously accepted. For additional information or if you have questions about these guidelines, please contact the editorial office at baleaksara@institutpendidikan.ac.id.

Thank you for your attention to these important matters and for your commitment to upholding academic standards.