Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Edugement: Journal of Islamic Educational Management is a peer-reviewed national journal, published twice a year (June and December), both in print and online versions. This statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process of this journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The statement is based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Publishing Ethics Guidelines

Publishing an article in Edugement: Journal of Islamic Educational Management is an essential part of building a coherent and respected network of knowledge in the field of Islamic educational management. It reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. The peer-reviewed articles in this journal contribute to the development of scientific thought and must therefore adhere to ethical standards expected from all parties involved: authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and readers.

The Department of Islamic Educational Management, Ali bin Abi Thalib Islamic College (STAI) Surabaya, as the publisher of Edugement: Journal of Islamic Educational Management, is committed to maintaining the integrity of every stage of the publishing process. The publisher ensures that advertising, reprints, or commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions, and it facilitates transparent communication with other journals and publishers whenever necessary.

Publication Decisions

The editorial team of Edugement: Journal of Islamic Educational Management holds full responsibility for determining which submitted articles will be published. The editors evaluate manuscripts based on their academic merit, relevance, and contribution to the field, following the journal’s editorial policy and applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other members of the editorial board or reviewers in making their final decision.

Fair Treatment

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy of the authors.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher. Every manuscript received for review is treated as a confidential document and may not be shown or discussed with others without permission from the editor.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by editors or reviewers in their own research without the explicit written consent of the author.

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist the editors in making editorial decisions and may also provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their manuscripts. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and evaluate the manuscripts objectively and fairly.

Time Effectiveness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess the research described in a manuscript, or who realize that they cannot complete the review process promptly, should immediately inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They may not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly and support them with sound arguments.

Recognition of Sources

Reviewers must identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the author. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported should be accompanied by an appropriate citation. Reviewers should also notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and other published works they are aware of. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be ensured, and authors should cite publications that have influenced their work.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in a reviewer’s own research without the express written consent of the author. Confidential information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the paper.

Authors must also disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may be perceived to influence the interpretation or results of their research. All sources of financial support must be declared.

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate account of their work and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented truthfully, and manuscripts should contain sufficient detail and references to allow replication by others. Fraudulent or deliberately inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their works are entirely original. If the authors have used the work and/or words of others, these must be properly cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Publishing the same research in more than one primary journal or publication is considered unethical and unacceptable behavior.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All significant contributors should be listed as co-authors.

Those who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author must ensure that all appropriate co-authors are included in the manuscript, that they have all seen and approved the final version of the paper, and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the editor or publisher of Edugement: Journal of Islamic Educational Management and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper as necessary.