Plagiarism

Plagiarism Policy & Statement

Sharia Economic Law Innovation (SELI) upholds the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Plagiarism — presenting another’s work or ideas as one’s own without proper attribution — is strictly prohibited and is considered a serious violation of publication ethics.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:

  • Copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another’s work without proper citation.
  • Using ideas, data, figures, or text from other sources without acknowledgment.
  • Submitting the same manuscript or substantial parts thereof to multiple journals without disclosure (self-plagiarism or duplicate publication).
  • Using previously published work of the author without proper reference.

Manuscript Screening and Detection

All submitted manuscripts to SELI undergo rigorous plagiarism checks using industry-standard software, such as Turnitin or equivalent tools, to ensure originality. The similarity index must not exceed 12%, excluding references, quotations, and common phrases.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original work that has not been published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • Provide accurate and complete citations for all referenced material.
  • Declare the use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the manuscript, specifying their role transparently.
  • Ensure all co-authors have agreed to the manuscript submission and are aware of the content.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism or related misconduct is detected before or after publication, SELI will follow the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Possible actions include:

  • Rejection of the manuscript during the review process.
  • Retraction or correction of published articles.
  • Notification to authors’ institutions or funding agencies if warranted.
  • Blacklisting authors from future submissions.

Ethical Commitment

SELI is committed to fostering a culture of integrity and transparency in research publication. We encourage authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these standards to maintain the trust and quality of scholarly communication.

"Originality is the soul of research; integrity is its foundation."