Publication Ethic and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal Al-Maqayis is a peer-reviewed international journal published twice a year in both print and online formats. This statement outlines the ethical standards expected from all parties involved in the publication process of this journal, including authors, editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publisher, Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari Banjarmasin.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as Journal Al-Maqayis is an essential contribution to the development of a credible and respected body of knowledge. Published articles reflect the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed publications uphold and represent the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to establish ethical standards for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and academic communities.

Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari Banjarmasin, as the publisher of Journal Al-Maqayis, takes its responsibility for all stages of the publication process seriously and recognizes its ethical obligations. The publisher is committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial activities do not influence editorial decisions.


Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The editor of Journal Al-Maqayis is responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published. Such decisions are based on the validity, originality, and significance of the work for researchers and readers. Editors may be guided by the journal’s editorial policies and legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may also consult with other editors or reviewers in making publication decisions.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual merit without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the explicit written consent of the author.


Duties of Riviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through editorial communication.

Promptness

Any reviewer who feels unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to complete the review promptly should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared with or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

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

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Any statement, observation, derivation, or argument that has been previously reported should be accompanied by the appropriate citation. Reviewers should also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works known to them.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Privileged 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 the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the submitted work.


Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research articles should present an accurate account of the work performed, along with an objective discussion of its significance. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to enable others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If the work or words of others are used, they must be properly cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not publish manuscripts describing substantially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be provided. Authors should cite publications that have significantly influenced the reported research.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All individuals who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors. Contributors who participated in specific aspects of the research project should be acknowledged appropriately.

The corresponding author must ensure that all appropriate co-authors are included in the manuscript and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the paper and agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or findings of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the research must also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in a published work, the author is obligated to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.


Plagiarism Screening Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using Turnitin software.