PUBLICATION ETHICS

MADANI: Jurnal Studi Islam is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and undisclosed conflicts of interest. This publication ethics statement is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

A. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are required to:

  1. Present research findings or scholarly studies honestly, objectively, and accurately.
  2. Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal.
  3. Avoid all forms of plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification.
  4. Properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in the manuscript.
  5. Ensure that all individuals who made significant contributions to the work are listed as authors.
  6. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.
  7. Revise the manuscript according to reviewers’ and editors’ comments.
  8. Promptly notify the editor if significant errors are discovered in a published article.

B. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  1. Deciding which manuscripts are eligible for publication based on academic quality and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.
  2. Conducting the editorial process objectively without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or political views.
  3. Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  4. Not using unpublished materials for personal purposes without written consent from the authors.
  5. Handling suspected publication misconduct professionally and transparently.

C. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are required to:

  1. Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
  2. Assist editors in determining the suitability of manuscripts for publication.
  3. Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
  4. Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors.
  5. Inform the editor of any indication of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other ethical misconduct.
  6. Decline to review manuscripts in cases of conflicts of interest with the authors or the research being reviewed.

D. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism may be:

  • rejected,
  • returned to the authors for revision,
  • or retracted if already published.

E. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of the publication process.

F. Publication Decisions

The decision to publish a manuscript is made entirely by the editor based on the review results, academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.

G. Corrections and Retractions

If errors, ethical violations, or invalid data are identified after publication, the editor reserves the right to issue:

  • corrections,
  • clarifications,
  • or article retractions according to the severity of the violation.

MADANI: Jurnal Studi Islam is committed to supporting academic integrity and maintaining the quality of scholarly publications in the field of Islamic Studies.