Publication Ethics

International Journal of Islamic Education Management (IJIEM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement describes the ethical behavior expected of all parties involved in the publishing process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Ethical Guidelines

This journal follows ethical standards and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Authors are expected to:

1. Originality and Plagiarism

   • Ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works.

   • Properly cite and reference all sources.

2. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

   • Not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

3. Authorship of the Manuscript

   • Ensure that all individuals listed as authors have made significant contributions to the research.

   • Acknowledge contributors who do not meet authorship criteria.

4. Data Accuracy and Integrity

   • Present accurate data and results.

   • Retain research data for possible editorial review.

5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

   • Disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research.

6. Ethical Approval

   • Ensure ethical clearance for studies involving human participants where applicable.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

1. Publication Decisions

   • Deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on academic merit, originality, and relevance.

2. Fair Play

   • Evaluating manuscripts without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.

3. Confidentiality

   • Ensuring the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

   • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

   • Assist editors in making editorial decisions through objective and constructive reviews.

2. Confidentiality

   • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.

3. Objectivity

   • Provide fair, unbiased, and well-supported evaluations.

4. Acknowledgment of Sources

   • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

5. Conflict of Interest

   • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review when necessary.

Duties of the Publisher

The publisher is responsible for:

• Supporting editorial independence

• Ensuring ethical publishing practices

• Facilitating corrections, retractions, or clarifications when needed

Handling of Ethical Issues

In cases of suspected misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research), the journal will:

• Conduct an investigation following COPE guidelines

• Take appropriate action, including rejection or retraction of the article