Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published biannually in both print and online editions by Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Muhajirin. This Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publisher. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and academic excellence in scholarly publishing.
Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies follows the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and adheres to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies contributes significantly to the development of a reliable and respected body of scholarly knowledge. Peer-reviewed publications reflect the quality of research conducted by authors and the institutions supporting them while upholding the principles of scientific inquiry and academic integrity.
Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari Banjarmasin, as the publisher of Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies, recognizes its responsibility to safeguard every stage of the publishing process. The publisher is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions remain independent and are never influenced by commercial interests, advertising, sponsorship, or other financial considerations.
Duties of Editors
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board of Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts are accepted for publication. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, and contribution to the advancement of Islamic Studies. Editors may consult members of the Editorial Board and external reviewers before reaching a final decision and shall comply with applicable legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, plagiarism, and publication ethics.
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religious belief, institutional affiliation, citizenship, political philosophy, or any other personal characteristics of the authors.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff shall treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Information regarding a manuscript will only be disclosed to the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors shall not use unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts for their own research without the explicit written consent of the authors. Editors must also avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve the quality, clarity, and scientific contribution of their manuscripts.
Promptness
Reviewers who consider themselves unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or who are unable to complete the review within the specified timeframe should promptly inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for peer review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared, discussed, or disclosed to others except with the authorization of the editor.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, fairly, and professionally. Personal criticism of the authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear, evidence-based comments supported by academic arguments.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors and notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and previously published work.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, financial, institutional, or personal relationships with any of the authors or affiliated organizations.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors should present an accurate, honest, and objective account of the research performed. The manuscript must provide sufficient detail and references to enable others to understand, verify, and replicate the research where appropriate. Fabrication, falsification, or deliberate misrepresentation of research findings constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their submitted work is entirely original. Any use of the ideas, words, data, or findings of others must be appropriately cited and acknowledged. All manuscripts submitted to Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies are subject to plagiarism screening before entering the peer-review process.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal or publish substantially similar research in multiple publications without proper justification and acknowledgment. Such practices constitute unethical publishing behavior.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must properly acknowledge all sources that have significantly influenced their research and ensure that all references are cited accurately and completely.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research. All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors, while those who contributed in other meaningful ways should be appropriately acknowledged. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed, approved, and agreed to the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence or be perceived to influence the interpretation of their research findings. All sources of financial support for the research should be clearly acknowledged in the manuscript.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obliged to promptly notify the Editor-in-Chief of Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies and cooperate fully in correcting or retracting the publication whenever necessary.
Muhajirin: Journal of Islamic Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and actively follows the recommendations and flowcharts issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, authorship disputes, conflicts of interest, ethical misconduct, corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to comply with these ethical principles to ensure the integrity and credibility of the scholarly record.