Plagiarism Policy

At Lapis Lazuli – An International Literary Journal, maintaining the highest standards of originality and ethical publishing is of utmost importance. We hold a steadfast zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. We require all contributors to affirm the originality of their work, confirming that it has not been plagiarized from any source and has not been previously published. Simultaneous submissions to other publications are also discouraged.

We strongly advise our esteemed authors to meticulously review their submissions prior to sending them for publication. While we suggest employing plagiarism-checking software as a preliminary measure, it’s important to note that these tools, though useful, may not be infallible. Authors are encouraged to utilize the licensed plagiarism-checking software endorsed by their respective institutions or universities.

Author Responsibilities

Upon submitting their work to LLILJ, authors attest to its originality, confirming that it has not been copied from any source. Additionally, authors affirm that their work is not previously published or concurrently under consideration elsewhere. Collaborative efforts must be explicitly indicated, with authorship limited to individuals who have substantially contributed to the work’s development. All significant contributors should be acknowledged as co-authors.

Authors have a responsibility to promptly notify the journal’s Editorial Board if any substantial errors are identified in their published work. Corrective measures or retractions will be taken as appropriate. If an article is returned to the author for revisions based on peer review feedback, timely adjustments must be made, and the revised submission must be resubmitted within the stipulated timeframe provided by the editor.

 

Appropriate Attribution and Acknowledgement

The corresponding author is tasked with ensuring:

a. The Manuscript’s Authenticity: The submitted manuscript must represent genuine research work created by the designated author/s.

b. Author Awareness: All co-authors are informed about the manuscript’s submission and are in agreement with the content and its submission for publication.

c. Permission for Publication: Necessary permissions are secured from all co-authors before the work is published.

d. Adequate Author Recognition: The contributions of each author are suitably acknowledged to reflect their individual roles in the research endeavor.

e. Acknowledgement of Contributions: Additionally, contributions made by individuals or entities that enhance the work in any capacity must be duly acknowledged.

f. Resolution of Conflicts of Interest: The Conflicts of Interest document is accurately completed, signed, and timely submitted to us.

 

In summary, it is the duty of the corresponding author to uphold the principles of authorship and ethical publication. This involves guaranteeing the originality of the submitted work, facilitating collaboration and agreement among co-authors, securing permissions for publication, giving appropriate credit to each contributor, acknowledging external contributions, and ensuring the correct submission of Conflict-of-Interest documents. These measures collectively contribute to the promotion of transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in the realm of academic and creative publication.