Plagiarism Policy

Kelola: Journal of Islamic Education Management

Kelola: Journal of Islamic Education Management is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of research misconduct are unacceptable. All submitted manuscripts must demonstrate originality, appropriate attribution of sources, and compliance with established standards of academic writing and publication ethics.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of another person's ideas, words, data, research findings, images, or other intellectual work without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

1. Direct plagiarism : Copying text from another source without quotation marks or proper citation.
2. Mosaic plagiarism : Combining phrases, sentences, or ideas from multiple sources without adequate attribution.
3. Paraphrasing plagiarism: Rewriting another author's ideas without appropriate citation.
4. Self-plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without proper acknowledgment or transparent disclosure.
5. Source and data misrepresentation : Presenting another person's data, findings, tables, figures, or other materials as one's own.
6. Improper attribution: Omitting citations or misrepresenting the contributions of other researchers.

 2. Manuscript Screening

All manuscripts submitted to Kelola: Journal of Islamic Education Management may be screened for similarity using plagiarism detection software or other appropriate methods before or during the peer-review process.

The editorial team will evaluate similarity reports contextually rather than relying solely on a numerical similarity score. Properly cited quotations, references, standard terminology, and common expressions may contribute to a similarity score without necessarily constituting plagiarism.

3. Similarity Threshold

As a recommended editorial standard, manuscripts should generally have a similarity index of no more than 20%, excluding the reference list, properly quoted material, and other legitimate matches where the screening system allows these exclusions.

A similarity score below the threshold does not automatically establish originality, while a higher score does not automatically establish plagiarism. Each case will be assessed by the editorial team based on the nature, extent, location, and context of the matching material.

The journal may request revisions, clarification, or additional evidence from authors when concerns arise.

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original and that all ideas, quotations, data, figures, tables, and other materials derived from external sources are appropriately cited.

Authors must:

- Provide accurate and complete references for all sources used.
- Use quotation marks and citations for verbatim material.
- Paraphrase sources appropriately while acknowledging the original authors.
- Obtain permission when required to reproduce copyrighted material.
- Disclose relevant overlap with the authors' previous publications.
- Ensure that the manuscript has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal in violation of the journal's submission policy.

Authors must not manipulate similarity reports or use text-spinning methods merely to conceal copied material.

 5. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

The use of generative artificial intelligence does not exempt authors from plagiarism and originality requirements. Authors remain responsible for verifying AI-generated content, citations, references, and factual claims.

AI-generated text must not be used to disguise copied material, fabricate references, or misrepresent the originality of a manuscript. Any substantive use of generative AI must comply with the journal's Generative AI Policy.

6. Actions in Cases of Plagiarism

When suspected plagiarism is identified, the editorial team will assess the evidence and determine the appropriate action according to the seriousness of the case and the stage of publication.

Possible actions include:

1. Requesting an explanation or clarification from the authors.
2. Requiring revision and proper attribution for minor citation or paraphrasing problems.
3. Rejecting the manuscript when substantial plagiarism or serious ethical violations are established.
4. Retracting a published article when serious plagiarism or other forms of research misconduct are confirmed.
5. Notifying the relevant institution or other appropriate parties when warranted by the evidence and applicable procedures.

Authors will be given an appropriate opportunity to respond to allegations before a final decision is made, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

7. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for handling suspected plagiarism fairly, confidentially, and consistently. Editorial decisions will be based on the available evidence, the seriousness of the violation, and applicable publication ethics standards.

Peer reviewers who identify potential plagiarism or unattributed material should notify the editor and provide relevant supporting information. Reviewers must not independently disclose allegations or misuse unpublished material.

8. Commitment to Publication Ethics

Kelola: Journal of Islamic Education Management is committed to promoting responsible research practices, originality, transparency, and respect for intellectual property. All authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to comply with this policy and other applicable publication ethics requirements.

This policy may be reviewed periodically to ensure consistency with developments in scholarly publishing and recognized publication ethics standards.