Plagiarism Policy

What is the maximum % similarity index (Results of anti-plagiarism software check)

POLICY

Plagiarism Screening Policy

To maintain academic integrity and ensure the originality of published research, Kalyana Bhumi: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat implements a plagiarism screening policy. All submitted manuscripts (prospective articles) will be screened for plagiarism before being considered for peer review and publication.

 

  1. Plagiarism Detection Process

All manuscripts are checked using iThenticate plagiarism detection software to check for textual similarity and potential plagiarism. The maximum acceptable similarity score is 25% , excluding references/bibliography.

Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be rejected outright or returned for revision.

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Direct plagiarism : copying text from another source without citing the source.
  • Self- plagiarism : reusing part of a previously published work by an author without citing the proper source.
  • Mosaic plagiarism : paraphrasing sentences while maintaining the original structure without proper citation.
  • Improper citation (improper citation ): failure to correctly recognize the source of ideas, data, or text.
  1. Actions for Plagiarism Violations

If plagiarism is detected:

  • Mild cases (similarity between 25-30%): authors will be asked to revise the manuscript and provide proper citations.
  • Moderate cases (similarity above 30%): the manuscript will be rejected, and the author will likely be advised to rewrite and resubmit the paper.
  • Serious cases (extensive plagiarism, including copying word for word from multiple sources): will result in immediate rejection and blocking of the author from submitting future papers.
  • If plagiarism is detected after the article is published, the article may be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued by the editor.
  1. Author's Responsibility

Authors should ensure that the submitted work is original and properly published. If using previously published work (e.g., conference papers), the author should provide transparency regarding self-citation and prior dissemination.

By implementing this plagiarism screening policy, Kalyana Bhumi: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, wants to ensure that all published scientific works maintain their academic integrity, originality, and scientific credibility.