Publication Ethics Policy

The Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) is committed to upholding high ethical standards in the academic publishing process to ensure the quality of scholarly works and foster public trust in research outcomes. This ethics policy refers to the 'Code of Conduct and Best-Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors' by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the 'Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing' published jointly by COPE, the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Ethical Guidelines for Editors
Editorial Process
Editors are responsible for ensuring that the peer-review process is fair, objective, and timely. Editors must provide authors with clear information about each stage of the review and publication process.

Editorial Decisions
Decisions to accept or reject a manuscript must be based on its quality, originality, relevance, and scientific contribution. Evaluation must not be influenced by the author's race, gender, institutional affiliation, or political/religious beliefs.

Confidentiality
Information about submitted manuscripts must be kept confidential and shared only with those involved in the review and publication process. Editors must not use unpublished material from submissions for personal gain or research.

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
Accountability and Responsibility
Reviewers must conduct reviews professionally and responsibly. The review report should be written by the reviewer personally unless permission is given by the editor to involve others. Reviewers must not coerce authors into citing their work unless justified by academic relevance.

Objectivity and Fairness
Reviews must be objective and constructive. Personal attacks on authors are not acceptable. Criticism must be supported by reasoned arguments.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers with conflicts of interest (personal, financial, professional, etc.) must decline to review. This includes being affiliated with the same institution or having past collaborations with the author(s).

Confidentiality
Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers must report ethical issues such as plagiarism to the editor without conducting their own investigation.

See details policy at: https://ejournal.unida.gontor.ac.id/index.php/INJAS/JournalPolicyReviewer

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and other scholarly works related to Journal Scope. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through our online submission system, following the provided guidelines. Submitted manuscripts must be in English, Arabic, or Bahasa Indonesia and adhere to the journal's formatting and style guidelines. Authors are encouraged to carefully review the guidelines before submission.

Authorship

All individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research should be listed as authors. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining co-authors' approval for manuscript submission, revisions, and final publication.

Acknowledgments should be included for individuals who have contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Originality and Source Citation

Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Any prior publication or submission of the same work should be disclosed at the time of submission.

Authors are responsible for accurately citing and referencing the work of others. Plagiarism or any form of academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. See detail policy: https://ejournal.unida.gontor.ac.id/index.php/INJAS/JournalPolicyPlagiarism

Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that could be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of their work.

All sources and references used must be cited properly according to Chicago (Full Note/Footnote) Style. Direct or indirect quotations must be clearly attributed.

Reporting Standards
Authors must present their data accurately and thoroughly. Misrepresentation or manipulation of data is unethical. We also provide a policy for post published article: https://ejournal.unida.gontor.ac.id/index.php/INJAS/JournalPolicyPostPub

Plagiarism and Data Fabrication
Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable in INJAS. Editors may use plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) and will reject manuscripts if plagiarism is confirmed. Data fabrication, manipulation of images, or selective analysis to support a specific outcome is considered unethical.

Article Retraction
Authors are expected to promptly notify the journal of any errors, inaccuracies, or discrepancies in their published work. Corrections or retractions may be issued as necessary.
Retraction may charged fee if article has been reviewed or processed in production.

Published articles can only be retracted in serious cases such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication. Retraction notices will include the article title, authors, reason, and initiator, and will be linked to the online article version.

See detail policy: https://ejournal.unida.gontor.ac.id/index.php/INJAS/JournalPolicyRetract

Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to provide relevant data, materials, and methods used in the research to promote transparency and reproducibility. This may include linking to data repositories or providing supplementary materials. Authors also allowed to provide access to research data either through public repositories or as supplementary material.

Duplicate or Concurrent Submissions
Manuscripts under review elsewhere or already published cannot be submitted to INJAS. Submissions based on conference papers or theses are acceptable with proper declaration.

Research Ethics Oversight
Authors must comply with research ethics when involving human subjects, sensitive data, or vulnerable populations. INJAS refers to the “Guidelines for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law and Theology” published by the Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could affect the interpretation of their work. All sources of funding must also be declared.

Review Process

Submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field. Authors may be asked to make revisions based on reviewer feedback.

Publication and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors will be required to grant the journal a license to publish the manuscript under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. This allows the work to be freely accessed, shared, and reused with proper attribution.

Authors will retain copyright of their work and can use, share, and distribute it for either non-commercial or commercial purposes.

Author Benefits

Authors will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their field and gain exposure within the academic community.

Open access publication enhances the visibility and impact of authors' work, potentially leading to increased citations and recognition.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries or assistance related to manuscript submission, guidelines, or policies, authors can contact the editorial team at taqiyuddin@unida.gontor.ac.id.

By submitting a manuscript to Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS), authors agree to abide by the above author policy and guidelines.

Muhammad Taqiyuddin - Journal Manager

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS)