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Plagiarism Screening
Bali Dental Journal — Originality Verification and Integrity Standards
Bali Dental Journal (BDJ) is committed to publishing only original research. All manuscripts submitted to BDJ are screened for plagiarism prior to peer review using dedicated plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts that contain unacceptable levels of similarity with previously published work, without proper attribution, will be rejected without peer review.
Screening Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using industry-standard software (such as iThenticate or Turnitin) at the editorial stage, before being sent for peer review. The screening checks for textual similarity against a broad database of published articles, books, conference proceedings, theses, and internet content.
Note: Similarity percentages are assessed on the overall manuscript. A high match to a single source (e.g., more than 5% from one source) may also trigger concern, even if the total similarity is below 20%. Context is considered: similarity from properly cited quotations, reference lists, and standard methods sections is evaluated differently from similarity in the results or discussion sections.
Forms of Plagiarism
BDJ considers the following to be forms of plagiarism, all of which are unacceptable:
Direct Plagiarism
Copying text word-for-word from another source without quotation marks and citation.
Self-Plagiarism
Reusing substantial portions of one's own previously published work without disclosure, citation, or permission.
Paraphrasing Plagiarism
Restating another author's ideas in different words without proper attribution.
Mosaic Plagiarism
Piecing together text from multiple sources, with or without minor rewording, without attribution.
Data Duplication
Submitting data, figures, or results that have already been published elsewhere as part of a new manuscript without disclosure.
AI-Generated Content (Undisclosed)
Presenting text generated by an AI tool as one's own original writing without disclosure, which constitutes a form of academic dishonesty.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to screen their own manuscripts for originality before submission. Recommended tools include iThenticate, Turnitin, Grammarly, or similar software. BDJ recommends that authors ensure a similarity index of less than 20% on their final submitted draft.
Authors must honestly represent all sources, including their own prior work. Prior publications that overlap substantially with the submitted manuscript must be cited and disclosed in the cover letter.
By submitting to BDJ, authors confirm that the manuscript represents original, unpublished work and that all sources have been properly cited.
Post-Publication Plagiarism Detection
If plagiarism is detected in a published article, BDJ will investigate in accordance with COPE guidelines. Depending on the severity of the violation, actions may include issuance of a Correction, Expression of Concern, or formal Retraction of the article. Retracted articles remain visible on the BDJ website with a clear retraction notice attached.
Suspicion of plagiarism or misconduct in any BDJ publication may be reported to the Editor-in-Chief. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated systematically.
To report a suspected case of plagiarism in a BDJ article, or for any questions about originality screening, please contact drgputrirejeki@unud.ac.id. BDJ's plagiarism policies follow COPE's Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
