Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and responsible scholarly communication. Plagiarism and other forms of inappropriate use of published or unpublished work are unacceptable and may compromise the reliability of the scholarly record.

All submitted manuscripts must represent the authors' own scholarly work, acknowledge the contributions of others appropriately, and provide accurate citations and references. This policy applies to all manuscript types considered by JIEB and is implemented in conjunction with the journal's Publication Ethics, Research Misconduct, Authorship and Contributorship, and Retraction and Corrections policies.

1. Definition and Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when words, ideas, data, methods, findings, images, or other intellectual contributions from another source are presented without appropriate acknowledgment. Depending on the circumstances, plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:

  • Direct plagiarism: reproducing text or other material from a source without proper quotation, attribution, or citation.
  • Improper paraphrasing: closely restating another person's ideas or wording without adequate acknowledgment.
  • Idea, data, or methodological plagiarism: using another person's ideas, data, analytical approach, or research methods without appropriate attribution.
  • Self-plagiarism and redundant publication: reusing substantial parts of one's previously published work without transparent acknowledgment, or presenting substantially overlapping work as new and original research.
  • Unattributed use of third-party materials: using figures, tables, images, instruments, or other protected or original materials without appropriate acknowledgment and, where required, permission.

Legitimate quotation, properly cited reuse, and standard technical expressions are not automatically plagiarism. Each case must be assessed in context, taking into account the nature, extent, attribution, and purpose of the material used.

2. Similarity Screening

JIEB may use similarity-checking software or other appropriate screening methods to identify text overlap between a submitted manuscript and existing sources. Similarity screening may be conducted during the initial editorial assessment or at another stage of the editorial process when considered necessary.

A similarity report is an initial screening aid, not a definitive determination of plagiarism. A similarity score may include properly cited quotations, references, standard terminology, or other legitimate overlap. Conversely, a low similarity score does not necessarily establish that a manuscript is free from plagiarism.

The editorial team evaluates relevant matches in context, including whether sources are acknowledged, whether wording has been appropriately quoted or paraphrased, and whether overlapping material affects the manuscript's originality or scholarly contribution. Editorial decisions are based on the evidence and the circumstances of each case, rather than on a similarity percentage alone.

3. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to JIEB are responsible for ensuring that:

  • the manuscript is original and accurately represents their research or scholarly analysis;
  • all sources, ideas, quotations, data, methods, and materials taken from other works are appropriately acknowledged;
  • direct quotations are clearly distinguished from the authors' own writing and cited accurately;
  • previously published or submitted material is disclosed where relevant, and any reuse is transparent and appropriately referenced;
  • the manuscript does not contain fabricated, falsified, or misleading attribution or research information; and
  • all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version and accept responsibility for the integrity of the work in accordance with the journal's authorship policy.

Authors must respond honestly and promptly to editorial questions about originality, source attribution, overlapping publications, or the provenance of material in a manuscript.

4. Editorial Assessment and Actions

When potential plagiarism or inappropriate text reuse is identified, the editorial team assesses the available evidence and the seriousness of the concern. Where appropriate, the authors may be asked to provide an explanation, clarify source attribution, or submit a corrected version.

Depending on the nature and severity of the case, JIEB may take one or more of the following actions:

  • request clarification, additional documentation, or appropriate corrections;
  • return the manuscript for substantial revision where the issue can appropriately be corrected;
  • reject the manuscript if the concern is serious or cannot be satisfactorily resolved;
  • pause editorial processing while a significant concern is being assessed; or
  • initiate a post-publication assessment and consider a correction, expression of concern, or retraction if the work has already been published and the evidence warrants such action.

The journal will consider the evidence, the extent and nature of the overlap, the authors' explanation, and the potential effect on the integrity of the scholarly record. Serious concerns may also be referred to the relevant institution or other appropriate body when warranted.

5. Handling Allegations and Ensuring Fairness

Allegations of plagiarism are handled carefully, confidentially, and fairly. The journal seeks to assess concerns objectively, give the authors an appropriate opportunity to respond, and protect the confidentiality of individuals involved to the extent reasonably possible.

Reports of suspected plagiarism may be submitted to the editorial office at jieb@uinsgd.ac.id. Reports should include sufficient information or supporting evidence to enable an initial assessment. The journal does not treat an allegation as established misconduct until the available evidence has been evaluated.

6. Relationship to Other Journal Policies

This policy should be read together with the following JIEB policies:

Commitment to Academic Integrity

JIEB expects all participants in the publication process to uphold academic integrity, provide appropriate acknowledgment of scholarly sources, and cooperate in resolving concerns about originality. The journal aims to handle suspected plagiarism consistently, transparently, and proportionately to protect the reliability of the scholarly record.