Plagiarism Screening
Urwatul Wutsqo: Jurnal Studi Kependidikan dan Keislaman is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring the originality of all manuscripts published in the journal. All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism and similarity screening as part of the editorial evaluation process.
Similarity Threshold: Maximum 20%
Submitted manuscripts are expected to have an overall similarity index of no more than 20%. However, the similarity percentage is not used as the sole criterion for determining plagiarism. Editors will also evaluate the sources, concentration, nature, and context of the detected similarities.
Similarity Screening
Manuscripts submitted to Urwatul Wutsqo: Jurnal Studi Kependidikan dan Keislaman are screened using Turnitin or other appropriate similarity-detection tools before proceeding to or during the editorial and peer-review process.
A similarity report is used as an editorial screening instrument rather than as an automatic determination of plagiarism. Legitimate similarities may occur in references, properly quoted material, standard terminology, institutional names, research instruments, methodological expressions, or other appropriately attributed content.
What Constitutes Plagiarism?
Plagiarism occurs when authors use the words, ideas, arguments, data, images, findings, or other intellectual contributions of another person or source without appropriate acknowledgment.
Forms of plagiarism may include, but are not limited to:
- copying text from another source without appropriate quotation or citation;
- paraphrasing another author's ideas without proper acknowledgment;
- using data, figures, tables, images, or other materials without appropriate attribution or permission where required;
- presenting another person's ideas, interpretations, or findings as the author's own;
- substantial unattributed translation of material from another language; and
- inappropriate reuse of the author's own previously published material without appropriate disclosure or citation.
Citation and Paraphrasing
Authors must appropriately cite sources whenever ideas, arguments, data, interpretations, or other scholarly contributions are derived from previous works. Paraphrasing must reflect genuine reformulation and understanding of the original material and must still be accompanied by appropriate citation.
Changing only a few words, rearranging sentence structures, or closely reproducing the wording of a source without appropriate acknowledgment does not constitute acceptable academic paraphrasing.
Direct Quotations
When authors reproduce the exact words of another source, the material must be clearly identified as a direct quotation and appropriately cited in accordance with the journal's citation style.
Authors should use direct quotations selectively and ensure that quoted material contributes meaningfully to the scholarly argument of the manuscript.
Self-Plagiarism and Text Recycling
Authors must appropriately disclose and cite their own previously published work when it is reused in a new manuscript. Substantial duplication of previously published content without appropriate acknowledgment may constitute inappropriate text recycling or self-plagiarism.
Manuscripts must not substantially duplicate work that has already been published or is simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
Editorial Assessment of Similarity
| Assessment | Editorial Consideration |
|---|---|
| Overall Similarity | The overall similarity index is expected not to exceed 20%. |
| Source Concentration | Editors may examine whether substantial similarity is concentrated in one or several particular sources. |
| Nature of Similarity | Editors evaluate whether matched material represents legitimate scholarly similarity, properly attributed material, inappropriate text recycling, or potential plagiarism. |
| Context | Similarity appearing in references, standard terminology, appropriately quoted material, or other legitimate contexts may be treated differently from unattributed copying in substantive sections of the manuscript. |
Editorial Action
When problematic similarity or suspected plagiarism is identified, the editorial team will assess the nature and extent of the issue before making a decision. Depending on the circumstances and severity of the case, the journal may:
- request clarification from the author(s);
- require correction of citations, quotations, or paraphrasing;
- request revision to reduce inappropriate textual overlap;
- reject a manuscript containing plagiarism or serious academic misconduct; or
- take appropriate post-publication action if plagiarism or substantial duplication is discovered after publication.
Important: A similarity index below 20% does not automatically guarantee that a manuscript is free from plagiarism, and a similarity report above the threshold does not by itself establish plagiarism. The editorial decision is based on a careful assessment of the similarity report and the academic context of the matched material.
Author Responsibility
Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality and academic integrity of their manuscripts. All sources must be appropriately acknowledged, citations must accurately represent the works cited, and authors must ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal's publication ethics and plagiarism policies before submission.
Editorial Contact
For further information regarding plagiarism screening and publication ethics, authors may contact the Editorial Office:
Email: urwatulwutsqo.jombang@gmail.com
