Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year. This statement briefly explains the ethical conduct of all parties involved in the act of off/online publishing an article in the journal, including the authors, the editors, the peer-reviewers, and the publisher (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta). This statement is issued based on COPE’s Best Practices in Scholarly Publishing.

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in the Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies represents a critical contribution to the development of a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the authors’ work as well as the support of their affiliated institutions. Peer-reviewed articles uphold and exemplify the scientific method. Therefore, it is essential to establish clear standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the publication process—namely, the authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, publishers, and associated scholarly societies.

Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship credit should be based on substantial contributions to one or more of the following:

1. The conception and design of the study; acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data;

2. Drafting the article or revising it critically for significant intellectual content;

3. Final approval of the version to be published.

All individuals designated as authors should meet these criteria, and all individuals who meet these criteria should be listed as authors.

The specific contributions of each author must be clearly described. The submitting author is responsible for providing this information at the time of submission. It is expected that all listed authors will have reviewed, discussed, and agreed upon their individual contributions in advance. These contributions will be published alongside the final article and must accurately reflect each author's role in the work.

This policy is in accordance with the authorship and contributorship principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

How is the decision to publish a manuscript made?

The editors of the Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies are responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication. Their decisions should be guided primarily by the scholarly merit of the work and its significance to researchers and readers. Editorial decisions may also be influenced by the journal's established policies and must comply with applicable legal requirements, including those concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other members of the editorial board or with peer reviewers when making these decisions.

Fairness: An editor evaluates manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual content, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political views.

Confidentiality: The editor and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality and must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, or the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Materials that have not been published, as disclosed in a submitted manuscript, cannot be used in the editor’s own research without obtaining the author’s explicit written permission.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

Assisting in editorial decisions: The Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies employs a double-blind review process. Peer review aids the editor in making decisions regarding publication. The editor also collaborates with the author to enhance the overall quality of the manuscript.

Promptness: Any selected reviewer who feels unqualified to assess the research presented in a manuscript should inform the editor and withdraw from the review process. The editor will then promptly assign the manuscript to another reviewer.

Confidentiality: All manuscripts submitted for review must be regarded as confidential documents. They should not be shared or discussed with anyone unless authorized by the editor.

Criteria for Objectivity: Reviews must be carried out impartially, and personal criticism of the author is unacceptable. Reviewers should present their opinions clearly, supported by well-reasoned arguments.

Citing Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published works that the authors have not cited. Any claim that an observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported must be accompanied by the appropriate citation. Additionally, reviewers should inform the editor of any significant similarity or overlap between the manuscript being reviewed and other published papers they are personally aware of.

Transparency and Conflicts of Interest: Information or ideas gained through the peer review process must remain confidential and should not be used for personal gain. Reviewers should refrain from evaluating manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or any other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the paper.

Authors' Responsibilities

Guidelines for Reporting: Authors must provide a truthful account of the work conducted, along with an impartial discussion of its significance. The underlying data should be accurately presented in the manuscript. Sufficient detail and references should be included to enable others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or intentionally misleading statements are considered unethical and are not acceptable.

Authenticity and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If they have incorporated the work and/or words of others, proper citation or quotation must be provided.Multiple

Submissions and Redundant Publication: Authors should generally avoid publishing manuscripts that describe the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is considered unethical and is therefore unacceptable.

Proper Citation of Sources: It is essential to properly acknowledge the work of others. Authors should cite publications that have significantly influenced the development of their current research.

Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be reserved for those who have made substantial contributions to the manuscript. All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Those who have contributed to specific aspects of the research project should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate co-authors are included, that no inappropriate co-authors are listed, and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and consented to its submission for publication.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All authors must disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest in their manuscripts that could be perceived as influencing the results or interpretation of the work. Additionally, all sources of financial support for the project should be clearly stated.

Critical Errors in Published Manuscripts: If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their own published work, it is their responsibility to promptly inform the journal editor or publisher and collaborate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Accusations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct refers to fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in the conduct of research, peer review, authorship, or the reporting of research findings. When authors are found to be involved in research misconduct or other serious ethical violations related to published articles, editors are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.

In cases of suspected misconduct, the Editors and Editorial Board will adhere to the best practices outlined by COPE to fairly address the complaint and resolve the issue. This process will include an investigation of the allegation by the Editors. If a submitted manuscript is found to contain misconduct, it will be rejected. If a published paper is found to involve misconduct, a retraction will be issued and linked to the original article.

The first step is to assess the validity of the allegation and determine whether it aligns with the definition of research misconduct. This stage also includes evaluating whether the individuals making the allegation have any relevant conflicts of interest.

If scientific misconduct or other significant research irregularities are suspected, the allegations will be shared with the corresponding author, who is requested to provide a detailed response on behalf of all co-authors. Once the response is received and evaluated, further review may involve experts, such as statistical reviewers. In cases where misconduct is unlikely, clarifications or additional analyses, often published as letters to the editor, along with a correction notice and amendment to the published article, may be sufficient.

Institutions are expected to conduct a thorough and appropriate investigation of allegations of scientific misconduct. Ultimately, authors, journals, and institutions share a fundamental responsibility to uphold the accuracy of the scientific record. By addressing concerns about scientific misconduct appropriately and taking necessary actions—such as corrections, retractions with replacement, and retractions—the Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies will continue to fulfill its duty of ensuring the validity and integrity of the scientific record.

Post-Publication Review and Correction Procedures

Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies recognizes the importance of post-publication discussions in promoting transparency and scholarly dialogue. Our journals welcome constructive discourse on published research.

Post-publication discussions may be published online following editorial review and are typically accompanied by a response from the original authors to ensure a balanced exchange of perspectives.

For details regarding submission criteria and the peer review process for post-publication discussions, authors and readers are encouraged to consult the Instructions to Authors available on the respective journal’s website.

Retraction

Papers published in the Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies may be considered for retraction if:

1.  There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental mistakes).
2.  The findings have been previously published elsewhere without appropriate cross-referencing, permission, or justification (i.e., cases of redundant or duplicate publication).
3.  The work constitutes plagiarism.
4.  The research reported is found to be unethical.

The retraction process follows the Retraction Guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which are available at https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines.