Plagiarism Policy

El Madani: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi Islam is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in scholarly publishing. Plagiarism, in any form, is a serious violation of ethical standards and undermines the credibility of research. The journal has a strict plagiarism policy to ensure that all published works are original and properly acknowledge the contributions of others.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, data, or other intellectual property from another source without proper attribution.

  • Paraphrasing or summarizing someone else’s work without citing the original source.

  • Reusing one’s own previously published work (self-plagiarism) without acknowledgment or permission, if applicable.

  • Submitting a manuscript that has been generated or significantly edited by unauthorized third parties (e.g., ghostwriters or AI tools) without disclosure.

  • Failing to obtain permission for the use of copyrighted material, such as extensive quotes, figures, or tables.

Plagiarism Screening Process

  • All manuscripts submitted to El Madani undergo a plagiarism check using industry-standard plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate) during the initial editorial screening.

  • The screening assesses the manuscript for similarities with published works, online content, and other sources.

  • A similarity report is generated, and any significant matches (typically above 15–20%, excluding properly cited references and common phrases) are reviewed by the editorial team.

Handling Plagiarism

The journal follows a systematic process to address suspected plagiarism:

  1. Minor Plagiarism:

    • Cases involving unintentional errors, such as improper paraphrasing or missing citations, may be returned to the author for correction during the initial screening or peer review process.

    • Authors are required to revise the manuscript and provide proper attribution before further consideration.

  2. Significant Plagiarism:

    • Manuscripts found to contain deliberate or extensive plagiarism (e.g., verbatim copying without citation or reuse of substantial portions of another work) will be rejected immediately.

    • The corresponding author will be notified with details of the findings, including the plagiarism report.

  3. Post-Publication Plagiarism:

    • If plagiarism is identified after publication, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation.

    • Confirmed cases may result in the retraction of the article, with a retraction notice published on the journal’s website.

    • Authors’ institutions or affiliated organizations may be notified, depending on the severity of the violation.

Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscript is entirely original and free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.

  • All sources, including text, ideas, data, or images, must be properly cited using the APA 7th Edition style.

  • Authors should disclose the use of any third-party tools (e.g., AI-based writing assistants) and confirm that such tools were used ethically and transparently.

  • Authors must obtain permissions for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript and provide documentation if requested.

Preventive Measures

  • The journal provides clear guidelines in the Author Guidelines to educate authors on proper citation practices and ethical writing standards.

  • Editors and reviewers are trained to identify potential plagiarism during the peer review process and may request clarification or additional documentation from authors.

  • Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools before submission to ensure their manuscript meets ethical standards.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Rejection of the manuscript during the submission or review process.

  • Retraction of a published article, with a public retraction notice.

  • Temporary or permanent ban on future submissions to El Madani, depending on the severity of the violation.

  • Notification to the authors’ institutions or funding agencies in cases of serious misconduct.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

El Madani: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi Islam is dedicated to fostering a culture of academic integrity and trust. The plagiarism policy reflects the journal’s commitment to maintaining the originality and credibility of published research, ensuring that contributions to Islamic da'wa and communication studies are authentic and ethically sound.