Plagiarism Policy

Cakrawala: Journal of Religious Studies and Global Society editorial board recognises that plagiarism is not acceptable and therefore establishes the following policy stating specific actions (penalties) upon identification of plagiarism/similarities in articles submitted for publication in Cakrawala: Journal of Religious Studies and Global Society will use Turnitin's originality checking software as the tool in detecting similarities of texts in article manuscripts and the final version of articles ready for publication. A maximum of 20% of similarities is allowed for the submitted papers. Should we find more than 20% of the similarity index, the article will be returned to the author for correction and resubmission.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Direct Plagiarism: Copying text or ideas verbatim from a source without citation.
  2. Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant parts of one's own previously published work without proper citation.
  3. Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rephrasing ideas from another source without adequate attribution.
  4. Mosaic Plagiarism: Interspersing phrases or sentences from various sources into one’s own work without proper citation.

Submission Requirements

All authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original and free from plagiarism. By submitting a manuscript to Cakrawala, authors affirm that:

  • The work has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All sources of information, data, and ideas are appropriately cited.
  • Proper acknowledgment is given to the contributions of co-authors and other relevant parties.

Screening Process

To maintain the integrity of the journal, all submissions are subject to plagiarism screening using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding our acceptable threshold (20%, excluding references and quotations) may be rejected or returned for revision.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the review or publication process, the following actions may be taken:

  1. Before Publication:
    • The manuscript may be rejected immediately.
    • Authors may be given an opportunity to revise and resubmit if the plagiarism is minor and unintentional.
  2. After Publication:
    • The article may be retracted, with a retraction notice published in its place.
    • The authors’ institution and funding agencies may be notified.

Appeals

Authors who believe their work has been unjustly accused of plagiarism may submit a written appeal to the editorial board. The appeal will be reviewed, and a final decision will be communicated promptly.

Ethical Responsibility

Cakrawala expects all authors to adhere to the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. We encourage transparency and rigor in research to promote a culture of academic honesty and trust.

By submitting to Cakrawala: Journal of Religious Studies and Global Society, authors agree to comply with this plagiarism policy.