Plagiarism Policy
Modern Insights in Literature, Arts & Linguistics (MILAL) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, academic dishonesty, and unethical research practices. To uphold the integrity of scholarly communication in the humanities, the journal employs trusted plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin or iThenticate) to screen all submitted manuscripts prior to the peer review process.
Screening Process
- Every manuscript undergoes plagiarism detection during the initial submission stage.
- If similarity is detected, the editorial team carefully reviews the report to differentiate between acceptable overlaps (such as references, quotations, technical expressions, or common terminologies) and unethical duplication.
- Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts if minor overlap is found.
Acceptable Similarity Threshold
- Manuscripts with a similarity index above 15% (excluding references, quotations, and bibliography) will not proceed to peer review until adequately revised.
- Submissions containing excessive plagiarism, verbatim copying, or lack of proper citation will be rejected outright.
Unethical Practices
The following are considered serious violations of academic ethics and will not be tolerated:
- Duplicate publication – submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
- Self-plagiarism – republishing substantial parts of previously published work without proper citation or acknowledgment.
- Fabrication or falsification of data/evidence.
- Unethical citation practices – such as citation manipulation for personal or institutional benefit.
Consequences
- Authors found guilty of plagiarism or academic misconduct will be formally notified of the violation.
- Manuscripts may be rejected at any stage, even after acceptance, if plagiarism is confirmed.
- In severe cases, authors may be blacklisted from future submissions to MILAL, and their affiliated institutions may also be informed.
