Publication Ethics

Journal of Qur’anic Legal Studies and Exegesis (ISSN: XXXX-XXXX (online), ISSN: XXXX-XXXX (print)) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Bahatera Al Fikr Press Part of Institut Bahtera Studi Islam. This statement clarifies the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the Code of practices for Journal Publishers.

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is a fundamental component in the development of a credible and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the principles of scholarly research and academic integrity.

Journal of Qur’anic Legal Studies and Exegesis, as published by Institut Bahtera Studi Islam, is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards at all stages of publication. The publisher ensures that any commercial interests, including advertising or sponsorship, do not influence editorial decisions.

In managing its publication, the journal upholds three fundamental ethical principles:

Neutrality – ensuring freedom from conflicts of interest
Fairness – providing equal opportunity based on academic merit
Integrity – ensuring originality and preventing plagiarism, duplication, and data falsification

These principles apply to all parties involved in the publication process.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. Decisions are based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, relevance to the journal’s scope, and contribution to scholarly discourse. Editorial decisions are also guided by legal considerations, including copyright, plagiarism, and defamation laws. Editors may consult with reviewers and editorial board members in making decisions.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on their intellectual content, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest (Editors)

Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the express written consent of the author. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate and objective account of the research conducted. Data must be reported honestly and clearly, with sufficient detail to allow replication. Any form of fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation is considered unethical.

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. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time or publish the same research in multiple venues without proper justification.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge all sources that have influenced their work.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest (Authors)

Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their work.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.