Plagiarism

Jurnal Ekonosia is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This policy outlines the journal’s position on plagiarism, originality, ethical conduct, and responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors.

1. Plagiarism Policy

1.1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism involves presenting another person’s ideas, words, data, or work as one’s own without proper citation. This includes:

  • Copying text or ideas from other sources without attribution

  • Paraphrasing without proper citation

  • Using data, tables, or figures from other works without permission or acknowledgment

  • Submitting a manuscript that is identical or substantially similar to a previously published work

  • Self-plagiarism (using one’s own previously published work without disclosure)

Jurnal Ekonosia defines plagiarism according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

1.2. Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts undergo a plagiarism screening using Turnitin.

  • Maximum similarity allowed: 20%

  • Similarity from a single source must not exceed 3–5%

  • Bibliographies, direct quotes, and template phrases are excluded from the similarity count

Manuscripts exceeding the limit will be returned to authors for revision or rejected.

1.3. Types of Plagiarism

The journal recognizes the following forms:

A. Direct Plagiarism

Verbatim copying without citation.

B. Mosaic / Patchwork Plagiarism

Mixing copied phrases with original writing while retaining original structure.

C. Paraphrasing Plagiarism

Rewriting ideas without giving credit.

D. Self-Plagiarism

Reusing one’s own previously published text or data without referencing the prior work.

E. Data Plagiarism

Using another researcher’s data without permission.

F. Image/Figure Plagiarism

Reusing figures, tables, or graphs without attribution.

2. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:

  1. Submitted work is entirely original.

  2. Any work or words of others are properly cited.

  3. All data is real, authentic, and not fabricated or manipulated.

  4. The manuscript is not under review elsewhere.

  5. All authors contribute significantly and approve the final version.

  6. Any previously presented or published material is disclosed.

3. Editorial Actions for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected, the journal will take the following actions:

Before Publication

  • Minor similarity (20–30%): Returned for revision

  • Major similarity (>30%): Immediate rejection

  • Authors may be blacklisted for severe cases

After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered post-publication:

  • The article may be retracted

  • A retraction notice will be published

  • The authors’ institution may be notified

  • Authors may be banned from future submissions

4. Publication Ethics (Based on COPE Standards)

4.1. Editors’ Responsibilities

  • Ensure fair and unbiased review

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Avoid conflicts of interest

  • Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit

  • Investigate ethical concerns professionally

4.2. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Declare conflicts of interest

  • Report ethical misconduct

4.3. Authors’ Responsibilities

  • Present accurate data and findings

  • Provide clear citations

  • Avoid duplication, falsification, and fraud

  • Ensure authorship transparency

5. Handling Misconduct

Cases of suspected ethical misconduct—including plagiarism, falsification, duplicate submission, or unethical data collection—will be handled according to COPE flowcharts, involving:

  1. Preliminary investigation

  2. Evidence gathering

  3. Author clarification

  4. Editorial decision (revision, rejection, or retraction)

6. Data Transparency

Authors may be asked to provide:

  • Raw data

  • Code or econometric scripts

  • Proof of data ownership or access permissions

  • Documentation of ethical approval (if applicable)

Failure to provide data may lead to rejection or retraction.

7. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting:

  • A written explanation

  • Evidence countering the decision

The editorial board will re-evaluate the manuscript using an independent reviewer if necessary.

8. Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper citation is required for:

  • Theories, models, and frameworks

  • Data sources (e.g., BPS, BI, IMF, World Bank)

  • Prior studies

  • Figures, tables, or materials adapted from other authors

9. Ethical Compliance for Islamic Economics Studies

For research in Islamic economics, authors must ensure:

  • Data use complies with ethical standards of honesty and transparency

  • Islamic principles (avoidance of fraud, deception, and misappropriation) are respected