Plagiarism Policy

  1. Introduction

The Sociology of Islam (JSI) upholds a strict anti-plagiarism policy to ensure the integrity, originality, and academic credibility of all published works. The journal is committed to promoting original scholarship and maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics in the fields of sociology, Islamic studies, and related interdisciplinary research.

By submitting a manuscript to The Sociology of Islam (JSI), authors confirm that their work is original, properly cited, and free from all forms of plagiarism and unethical publication practices.

  1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use, reproduction, or presentation of another person’s ideas, words, data, or creative work without appropriate acknowledgment or citation. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, sentences, or substantial portions of another work verbatim without quotation marks and proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing another author’s work without sufficient attribution.
  • Reproducing tables, figures, data, images, or research findings without permission or proper acknowledgment.
  • Presenting existing theories, arguments, or interpretations as original contributions.
  • Self-plagiarism, including the reuse of substantial parts of previously published work without clear citation, justification, or editorial approval.

All forms of plagiarism are considered serious violations of academic ethics and are strictly prohibited by The Sociology of Islam (JSI).

  1. Plagiarism Screening and Similarity Threshold

Screening Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before entering the peer review process.

Detection Tools

The Sociology of Islam (JSI) utilizes plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin and may use additional similarity-checking tools when necessary.

Maximum Similarity Score

The maximum acceptable similarity index is 25%, excluding:

  • References and bibliography,
  • Properly quoted material,
  • Standard methodological descriptions.

Editorial Assessment

Similarity reports are evaluated carefully by the editorial team to distinguish acceptable academic overlap from unethical plagiarism.

A similarity score below the threshold does not automatically guarantee manuscript acceptance, while a score exceeding the threshold does not automatically result in rejection. Final decisions remain subject to editorial judgment and contextual evaluation.

  1. Consequences of Plagiarism

Before Publication

If plagiarism is identified during the screening or peer review process:

  • The manuscript may be rejected immediately.
  • Authors may be asked to revise the manuscript if the overlap is considered minor and unintentional.
  • In cases of serious academic misconduct, the editorial board may notify the authors’ affiliated institutions.

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication:

  • The journal will conduct a formal investigation.
  • Confirmed cases may result in article retraction in accordance with the journal’s retraction policy.
  • A formal retraction notice may be published.
  • The authors’ affiliated institutions may be informed regarding the misconduct.

The Sociology of Islam (JSI) reserves the right to impose additional sanctions depending on the severity and nature of the violation.

  1. Author Responsibilities and Ethical Handling

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality of their manuscripts and for obtaining permission to use copyrighted materials when required.

When allegations of plagiarism arise, the Editorial Board will follow established ethical procedures and provide authors with an opportunity to respond to the allegations before a final decision is made.

The Sociology of Islam (JSI) is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and academic integrity in handling plagiarism cases and continuously reviews its policies to ensure alignment with international best practices in scholarly publishing.