Berkala Perikanan Terubuk is committed to ensuring that all published articles meet high standards of academic integrity. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and unethical publication practices.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Direct copying of text, ideas, data, or figures from other sources without proper citation.

• Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without appropriate acknowledgment.

• Self-plagiarism, including the reuse of significant parts of an author’s previously published work without proper citation or justification.

• Duplicate or redundant publication.

2. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to Berkala Perikanan Terubuk are screened for plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software before the peer review process. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s originality standards will be rejected or returned to the authors for revision.

3. Acceptable Similarity Level

Berkala Perikanan Terubuk applies a similarity threshold in accordance with academic publishing standards. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable limit may be rejected or required to undergo revision, depending on the nature and extent of the overlap.

4. Handling Plagiarism Cases

If plagiarism is identified at any stage of the publication process, the editorial board will take appropriate action, which may include:

• Rejection of the manuscript

• Request for manuscript revision

• Retraction of the published article

• Notification to the author’s affiliated institution

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their manuscripts and for properly citing all sources used in their work. By submitting a manuscript to Berkala Perikanan Terubuk, authors agree to comply with this plagiarism policy.