Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

 

Jurnal As-Sunni

Jurnal As-Sunni is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal. The following statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties engaged in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher. These principles refer to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics, including best practices promoted by COPE.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

Publishing articles in a refereed journal such as Jurnal As-Sunni plays a crucial role in building a credible and systematic body of knowledge. The quality of published work reflects not only the integrity of the authors but also the academic standards of their supporting institutions. The peer-review process is central to the scientific and scholarly method. Therefore, all parties involved must adhere to clear ethical standards, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and affiliated institutions.

The publisher of Jurnal As-Sunni is committed to overseeing the publication process responsibly and transparently. Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by commercial interests, advertising, or sponsorship. The publisher and Editorial Board are also prepared to cooperate with other journals or institutions when ethical issues or communication matters require coordination.

 

Editorial Responsibilities

  1. Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief holds the authority to determine which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication. Decisions are based on the manuscript’s scholarly merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to readers. Editorial judgments must also comply with legal considerations such as copyright, defamation, and plagiarism regulations. Editors may consult reviewers or other editors during this process.

  1. Impartiality

Manuscripts must be evaluated solely on academic value. Editors must not discriminate against authors based on race, gender, religion, nationality, political perspective, or other personal characteristics.

  1. Confidentiality

Information related to submitted manuscripts must be treated as confidential. Editors and editorial staff may only share such information with authors, reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher when necessary.

  1. Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal research without explicit written permission from the author.

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  1. Role in Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers support editors in making publication decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

  1. Timeliness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to complete the review promptly should inform the editor and withdraw from the process.

  1. Confidential Handling

Manuscripts under review are confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with unauthorized individuals.

  1. Objectivity

Reviews should be fair, objective, and supported by clear arguments. Personal criticism toward authors is inappropriate.

  1. Recognition of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant prior studies not cited by the authors and inform editors of any substantial similarities with other published works.

  1. Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not evaluate manuscripts in which they have personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest. Information obtained during peer review must not be used for personal benefit.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

  1. Research Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate and honest accounts of their research. Data should be reported truthfully, and sufficient detail must be provided to allow replication. Fabrication or falsification of data is unethical.

  1. Data Availability

Authors may be asked to provide original research data for editorial review and should retain data for a reasonable period after publication.

  1. Originality

Manuscripts must represent original work. Any use of others’ ideas or words must be properly cited.

  1. Multiple Submissions

Submitting the same or substantially similar manuscripts to more than one journal at the same time is unethical.

  1. Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must appropriately acknowledge the contributions of other researchers and relevant literature.

  1. Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the study. All co-authors must approve the final version and agree to submission. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged.

  1. Human, Animal, or Hazardous Subjects

Authors must clearly indicate if their research involves hazardous materials, human participants, or animals, and ensure compliance with ethical standards.

  1. Conflicts of Interest

All financial or personal relationships that could influence the research must be disclosed, along with funding sources.

  1. Corrections of Errors

If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors must promptly inform the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.