Plagiarism Policy

Al-Ridha: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data manipulation, and academic dishonesty. Authors submitting manuscripts must strictly adhere to the following principles:

  • Plagiarism Screening:

    • Every submitted manuscript undergoes rigorous similarity screening using Turnitin or iThenticate before being considered for peer review.

    • Screening is repeated prior to final publication on the copy-edited proof.

  • Similarity Index Threshold:

    • The maximum allowable overall similarity index is 20%.

    • Similarity from any single published source must not exceed 3%–5%.

    • Standard exclusions applied during screening include references/bibliography, properly attributed direct quotations with quotation marks, and common methodology phrasing.

  • Classification and Editorial Actions:

    • Similarity ≤ 20%: The manuscript proceeds to the peer-review or editorial workflow.

    • Similarity between 21% – 30%: The manuscript is returned to the authors with an obligation to rephrase and provide correct attributions within a given timeframe.

    • Similarity > 30% or Blatant Plagiarism: The manuscript is rejected outright without entering peer review.

  • Self-Plagiarism & Text Recycling:

    • Authors must not recycle substantial portions of their own previously published work without explicit citation and appropriate rationale.

  • Post-Publication Handling:

    • If plagiarism or data falsification is discovered post-publication, the journal initiates an investigation following COPE guidelines. If confirmed, the article will be formally retracted and a retraction statement published online.