Competing Interest Policy for Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS)

Introduction:

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) adheres to the ethical guidelines and standards set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This Competing Interest Policy outlines our commitment to ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in scholarly publishing by addressing potential conflicts of interest that authors, reviewers, and editors may have in relation to submitted manuscripts.

Definition of Competing Interests:

Competing interests, as defined by COPE, refer to any financial, personal, professional, political, academic, or other relationships or affiliations that could potentially compromise, bias, or be perceived to influence the objectivity, impartiality, or credibility of the research process, analysis, or conclusions presented in a manuscript.

Authors' Competing Interests:

Authors are required to disclose all relevant competing interests that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research, analysis, or conclusions presented in their manuscripts.

Competing interests may include financial relationships, affiliations, funding sources, employment, consultancies, patents, and other arrangements that may impact the study's objectivity.

Authors must provide a comprehensive competing interest statement as part of the submission process, clearly stating any competing interests or declaring the absence of such interests.

Reviewers' Competing Interests:

Reviewers are expected to declare any potential competing interests that could compromise their impartiality or objectivity during the peer review process.

Reviewers should decline review invitations if they have significant competing interests related to the manuscript.

If reviewers become aware of competing interests after accepting a review assignment, they must promptly inform the editorial team.

Editors' Competing Interests:

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and unbiased review process. They must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in cases where they have competing interests.

Editorial decisions regarding manuscripts with which editors have competing interests will be made by other members of the editorial team.

Handling Competing Interests:

The editorial team will assess disclosed competing interests and determine whether they warrant further consideration, action, or disclosure.

In cases where competing interests are identified after publication, appropriate corrections, retractions, or clarifications may be issued as needed.

Transparency and Disclosure:

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) supports transparency by disclosing competing interest statements alongside published articles.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to review COPE's guidelines on competing interests for additional guidance.

Educational Approach:

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) is committed to educating authors, reviewers, and editors about the significance of identifying and disclosing competing interests.

Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with COPE's resources on competing interests to enhance their understanding and compliance.

Conclusion:

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) upholds the principles of ethical publishing and the highest standards of integrity. Our Competing Interest Policy, aligned with COPE's guidelines, ensures that potential conflicts of interest are appropriately managed and disclosed, contributing to the credibility and trustworthiness of the research published in our journal.