Plagiarism Policy

1. Policy Overview
The RABBANICA - Journal of Revealed Knowledge is committed to promoting academic excellence and integrity in all published content. Plagiarism—intentional or unintentional—undermines the values of scholarly publishing and will not be tolerated. All authors must ensure their submissions are original and properly cite all sources.

 

2. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to the presentation of another's work, ideas, data, or expressions as one's own without proper attribution. It includes:

  • Verbatim copying of text without quotation marks and full citation.

  • Improper paraphrasing of another’s ideas without adequate acknowledgement.

  • Self-plagiarism is the reuse of one’s previously published work without proper disclosure.

  • Use of third-party material (e.g., figures, tables, code, datasets) without permission or attribution.

  • Omission or misrepresentation of authorship and contributions.

 

3. Similarity Index Threshold
All submitted manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin plagiarism detection software. The total similarity index must not exceed 20%, excluding:

  • Bibliographic references,

  • Common phrases and standard terminology,

  • Properly quoted and cited content.

A manuscript exceeding the 20% threshold will be returned to the author(s) for revision or rejected outright, depending on the extent and nature of the overlap.

 

4. Detection and Editorial Review
In addition to automated screening, the editorial board and peer reviewers are trained to detect forms of plagiarism not easily captured by software, such as idea plagiarism or disguised paraphrasing. All cases are handled confidentially and with due process.

 

5. Consequences of Plagiarism
If plagiarism is confirmed, one or more of the following actions may be taken:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.

  • Notification to all listed authors and, where appropriate, the affiliated institution(s).

  • Retraction of already published content.

  • Temporary or permanent ban on submissions by the author(s).

  • Public notice of the ethical breach, if warranted by the severity.

 

6. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are required to:

  • Ensure their work is original and properly cited.

  • Check their similarity report before submission to confirm it meets the journal's threshold.

  • Disclose any reused content, including conference papers or preprints.

  • Accurately represent co-authorship and contributions.

 

7. Editorial and Reviewer Responsibilities
Editors and reviewers will:

  • Monitor and report any potential cases of plagiarism.

  • Uphold a fair and impartial process for handling allegations.

  • Ensure that editorial decisions are consistent with the journal’s ethical standards.

 

8. Appeals and Corrections
Authors may appeal decisions related to plagiarism findings by submitting a written explanation. The editorial board will review appeals on a case-by-case basis. If corrections or retractions are necessary, Rabbanica will publish clear and transparent notices.

 

9. Ethical Framework
This policy is informed by and aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines:
https://publicationethics.org

 

10. Policy Review and Updates
This policy is regularly reviewed to reflect current best practices in academic publishing and technological advancements in plagiarism detection.