Didaktika Pedagogia: Journal of Education and Religion is committed to maintaining academic integrity and upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing. To ensure originality and prevent plagiarism, all submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough plagiarism screening before they enter the peer review process.

1. Plagiarism Detection Tools

The journal uses reputable plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar) to screen all submissions. Manuscripts are checked for similarity against published works, internet sources, and previously submitted manuscripts.

2. Acceptable Similarity Threshold

Manuscripts must have a similarity index of less than 20%, excluding references, quotations, and commonly used phrases. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be returned to the authors for revision or may be rejected outright.

3. Handling of Plagiarism Cases

If plagiarism is detected, the editorial team will take appropriate actions based on the severity of the misconduct, which may include:

• Requesting a revision with proper citations and rephrasing

• Rejection of the manuscript

• Reporting serious cases to the authors’ affiliated institutions or other relevant bodies

4. Author Responsibility

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and properly cite all sources. Submitting plagiarized work violates the journal’s ethical standards and may lead to sanctions.

5. Transparency

The journal is transparent about its plagiarism screening procedures and expects authors to uphold honesty and integrity throughout the publication process.

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This policy supports Didaktika Pedagogia’s dedication to publishing high-quality, original scholarly work and fostering trust within the academic community.