Takhar University International Journal of Language and Literature (TUIJLL) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious violation of ethical publishing practices.

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Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying text, ideas, data, or images from other sources without proper attribution.

• Submitting previously published work (self-plagiarism) without disclosure or permission.

• Presenting another author's work or data as one’s own.

• Using substantial parts of another’s work without appropriate citation.

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Measures to Prevent Plagiarism

• All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

• Authors must ensure their manuscripts are original and properly cite all sources.

• Proper quotation marks and citations must be used when directly quoting or paraphrasing others’ work.

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Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the submission or publication process:

• The manuscript will be rejected or retracted if already published.

• The author(s) will be notified and may be banned from submitting to the journal for a specified period.

• The author’s affiliated institution may be informed.

• In severe cases, further actions may be taken according to COPE guidelines.

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Author’s Declaration

By submitting to TUIJLL, authors confirm that their work is original and does not violate the plagiarism policy.