Nafi': Journal of Community Engagement has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and is fully committed to upholding academic integrity in all its publications. Every submitted manuscript, without exception, will undergo a rigorous plagiarism screening process before proceeding to the peer-review stage. We utilize leading and sophisticated text similarity detection software to identify all forms of plagiarism, including unintentional similarities, self-plagiarism, and duplicate publications. The primary goal of this screening is to ensure that every article considered for publication is an authentic, original work and does not infringe upon the copyrights of others.
The screening process begins immediately after the manuscript is received through the journal's online system. The results of this screening will be carefully evaluated by the editorial team. If a high level of similarity or strong indications of plagiarism are found, the manuscript will be immediately rejected and returned to the authors without undergoing the peer-review process. The acceptable similarity threshold is determined internally by the editors, based on international publication ethics guidelines and standards, particularly those relevant to community engagement reports. Authors bear full responsibility for ensuring that all sources used in their manuscripts are properly cited and referenced according to the 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) style, to avoid inappropriate text similarities.
Nafi': Journal of Community Engagement explicitly reminds all authors about the importance of honesty and ethics in community engagement reporting and publication. Any attempt to manipulate plagiarism screening results or conceal original sources will result in the permanent rejection of the manuscript and the potential blacklisting of the author(s) from future submissions to Nafi' Journal. This plagiarism screening policy is an integral part of Nafi' Journal's dedication to maintaining the quality, credibility, and trust in scholarly publications within the field of community engagement, and to ensure that every published contribution is the result of honest and original work.
