Publication Ethics

Publishing Ethics and Statement of Malpractice
The International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Education (IJCIED) is published by the Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Program, Datokarama State Islamic University Palu, twice a year in both online and printed formats. This statement outlines the ethical conduct expected from all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editorial boards, reviewers, and publishers, and is based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Publishing Ethics Guidelines

Articles published in IJCIED reflect a coherent educational knowledge network, demonstrating the quality and integrity of authors and their supporting institutions. Manuscripts are expected to uphold scientific rigor and proper methodology. Ethical standards are therefore required for all stakeholders: authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic public.

Publishing Decision

The Editor is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts are published, guided by intellectual significance, relevance, and compliance with legal and ethical standards including defamation, copyright, and plagiarism. Editors may consult the editorial board or reviewers to ensure fairness and accuracy.

Fair Treatment & Confidentiality

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on intellectual content without discrimination regarding race, gender, religion, nationality, or political philosophy. Confidentiality of submitted manuscripts is strictly maintained and shared only with authorized parties.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their research, providing sufficient detail for replication.
Data Access and Retention: Authors should provide raw data upon request and retain it for a reasonable period after publication.
Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original; use of others’ work must be properly cited.
Multiple Publications: Duplicate submissions or redundant publications are unethical and unacceptable.
Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper credit must be given to all referenced works.
Authorship: Authorship limited to significant contributors; co-authors must approve the final manuscript.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Financial or other conflicts must be declared; sources of funding must be disclosed.
Fundamental Errors: Significant errors in published work must be reported promptly for correction or retraction.
Hazards: Any unusual risks to humans or animals must be clearly indicated.

Duties of Editors

Fair Play: Evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual content without bias.
Confidentiality: Editors must maintain manuscript confidentiality.
Conflict of Interest: Unpublished material must not be used without consent.
Publication Decisions: Editors decide on publication guided by the editorial board and legal/ethical standards.
Review Process: Ensure peer review is fair, transparent, and appropriate.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making informed decisions and improving manuscript quality.
Promptness: Notify editor promptly if unable to review.
Objectivity: Reviews must be impartial and supported by evidence; personal criticism is inappropriate.
Confidentiality: Manuscripts must not be shared outside authorized parties.
Conflict of Interest: Avoid reviewing manuscripts with potential conflicts.
Acknowledgement of Sources: Identify relevant works not cited and report any overlap with other publications.