Screening of plagiarism policy

Jurnal Ilmiah Cendekia Eksakta (JICE)

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

       Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, data, or visuals from other sources without proper attribution.
  • Paraphrasing content without citation.
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one's own previously published work without disclosure).
  1. Similarity Threshold
  • Maximum 20% similarity (excluding references and quoted text with proper citation).
  • <5% similarity from any single source.
  • Manuscripts exceeding these limits will be rejected or returned for revision.
  1. Screening Process
  • All submissions are screened using Turnitin.
  • Editors conduct manual checks for disguised plagiarism.
  1. Author Responsibilities
  • Cite all sources following Harvard referencing style.
  • Obtain permission for reused figures/tables.
  • Disclose prior publication of overlapping content.
  1. Penalties for Violations
  • Minor plagiarism (<25% similarity): Manuscript returned for revision.
  • Major plagiarism (≥25% similarity or copied sections):
    • Immediate rejection.
    • Notification sent to authors' institutions.
  1. Appeals

Authors may appeal decisions by submitting:

  • A revised manuscript with tracked changes.
  • A point-by-point explanation of corrections.
  1. Reporting Plagiarism

       Readers/reviewers suspecting plagiarism should contact:
Editorial Office: cendekiaeksakta@unwahas.ac.id