Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the act of copying or closely imitating the work of others without proper acknowledgment. This includes the use of ideas, quotations, data, or written content without proper citation of the original source.

Use of

All manuscripts submitted to Edu Global: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam will be checked using Turnitin, a plagiarism detection software. This tool helps assess the originality of the manuscript and identifies similarities with previously published works. The Turnitin report will be a critical part of the evaluation process.

Similarity Percentage Threshold

The journal sets a maximum similarity threshold of 20%. This means that if the manuscript shows more than 20% similarity with other sources, it will be considered for revision or rejection. Only content that falls within the acceptable similarity threshold will be eligible for further review and potential publication.

Handling Plagiarism Cases

If the similarity percentage exceeds 20%, the author will be asked to revise the manuscript by reducing the similarity. This can involve correcting citations, rephrasing sections, or properly attributing sources. Manuscripts with persistently high similarity, even after revision, will be rejected.

Proper Referencing

All quotations, whether direct or indirect, must be properly cited with a clear reference according to the journal’s formatting guidelines. Authors are required to give proper attribution whenever using the ideas or words of others.

Author’s Responsibility

The author is fully responsible for the originality of the submitted work and must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism. Any detected plagiarism, as identified through Turnitin, will be taken seriously and could result in the withdrawal of the article or academic penalties for the author.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute related to plagiarism, the journal will conduct a thorough review based on the Turnitin report and any other relevant evidence. The final decision will be made according to the journal's editorial policies and academic standards.