Plagiarism Policy

Journal of Interdisciplinary Qur’anic Studies (JIQS)

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Qur’anic Studies (JIQS) is committed to upholding academic integrity and preventing all forms of plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are expected to be original and free from unethical academic practices.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, or data without proper citation
  • Paraphrasing without acknowledgment of the original source
  • Self-plagiarism (reusing previously published work without citation)
  • Submitting work written by others as one’s own

2. Similarity Check

All manuscripts submitted to JIQS will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Maximum similarity index: 20%
  • High similarity may result in:
    • Immediate rejection
    • Request for revision before peer review

3. Screening Process

Plagiarism screening is conducted at multiple stages:

  • Initial submission (before peer review)
  • After revision (if necessary)
  • Before final publication

4. Policy on Detected Plagiarism

  • Minor similarity (≤20%) → Authors may be asked to revise
  • Moderate similarity (20–40%) → Manuscript may be rejected or returned for major revision
  • Severe plagiarism (>40%) → Immediate rejection

If plagiarism is detected after publication:

  • The article will be retracted
  • The author may be blacklisted from future submissions
  • The author’s institution may be notified

5. Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring originality of their work
  • Proper citation of all sources
  • Using quotation marks and references for direct quotations
  • Avoiding duplicate submission or redundant publication

6. Editorial Responsibility

The Editorial Board is responsible for:

  • Conducting plagiarism screening
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of misconduct
  • Ensuring transparency and fairness in decision-making