Plagiarism Screening

Plagiarism Screening Policy — Al-Khadim: Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

To maintain academic integrity and uphold ethical publishing standards, Al-Khadim: Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat applies a strict plagiarism screening policy for all submitted manuscripts. The journal enforces originality and proper citation practices to ensure the authenticity of scholarly contributions.

1) Plagiarism Detection Process

  • All manuscripts submitted to Al-Khadim undergo plagiarism screening using Turnitin or equivalent similarity detection software.
  • The editorial team performs this screening prior to the peer-review process to verify that submissions are original and properly cited.
  • Manuscripts with a high similarity index or improper citations will be returned to the author(s) for correction or rejected outright.

2) Acceptable Similarity Threshold

  • The acceptable similarity index for manuscripts submitted to Al-Khadim is below 20%.
  • Similarity arising from quotations, references, and methodological frameworks that are widely used in the field will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Any indication of self-plagiarism or duplicate submission will be investigated and addressed according to the journal’s ethical policies.

3) Handling of Plagiarism Cases

  • Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism will be rejected immediately and the author(s) will be informed with a detailed similarity report.
  • If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article will be retracted from the journal’s archives, and a public retraction notice will be issued.
  • In severe or repeated cases, Al-Khadim reserves the right to notify the author’s affiliated institution or relevant authorities.

4) Author Responsibilities

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original and free from plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification.
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, including self-citations, are mandatory.
  • By submitting a manuscript to Al-Khadim, authors agree to the journal’s plagiarism screening policy and consent to similarity checking through plagiarism detection software.

5) Ethical Standards and Reference

Al-Khadim adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines in addressing plagiarism and publication misconduct. The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism in any form.

Summary: All manuscripts submitted to Al-Khadim: Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat are checked using Turnitin with an acceptable similarity threshold of below 20%. The journal enforces a zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and duplicate publication to preserve the integrity of academic research and community service documentation.