Publications Ethics And Misconduct

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Perspectives (JIEBP) is a peer-reviewed journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Publishing an article in CJIEB represents a vital contribution to the advancement of knowledge and reflects the quality of the work of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

CJIEB fully adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Core Practices. This statement outlines the ethical expectations and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process and provides procedures for handling unethical behavior or publication malpractice.

Duties of Editors

·         Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are published based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to Islamic economics and business. Decisions must remain free from commercial or personal influence.

·         Fair Play
Submissions are evaluated solely on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political orientation.

·         Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher.

·         Conflicts of Interest
Editors may not use unpublished material from submitted manuscripts for their own research without written consent from the author.

Duties of Reviewers

·         Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts.

·         Promptness
Reviewers who cannot complete a review within the agreed timeframe must promptly inform the editor.

·         Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential and may not be shared without authorization from the editor.

·         Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, offering constructive feedback with supporting arguments.

·         Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and alert the editor to any substantial overlap with other publications.

·         Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must decline to review any manuscript in which they have competing, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors or affiliated institutions.

Duties of Authors

·         Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate account of their research and an objective discussion of its significance. Data must be represented honestly and clearly.

·         Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite or quote the work of others. All forms of plagiarism are unacceptable.

·         Multiple or Concurrent Publication
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Redundant or duplicate publication constitutes malpractice.

·         Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is required, and authors must cite all publications that influenced their research.

·         Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All co-authors must approve the final version and agree to its submission.

·         Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could affect the interpretation of their findings.

·         Fundamental Errors
If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction.

Malpractice and Misconduct Policy

Publication misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

1.      Plagiarism – using another’s work without acknowledgment.

2.      Data fabrication or falsification – inventing or manipulating research data.

3.      Redundant or duplicate submission – sending the same work to multiple journals.

4.      Improper authorship practices – ghost, guest, or gift authorship.

5.      Unethical research – failing to meet standards for human subjects, informed consent, or institutional approval.

6.      Concurrent submission – submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time.

Handling of Misconduct

·         Allegations of misconduct will be investigated following COPE guidelines.

·         The editorial team will request clarification and supporting evidence from the author(s).

·         Confirmed misconduct may lead to actions including rejection of the manuscript, publication of a correction, or retraction of the article in accordance with CJIEB’s Retraction and Correction Policy.

·         Serious cases may be reported to the authors’ institutions or funding bodies.

Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher—Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Cordoba Banyuwangi—ensures that commercial interests (advertising, reprints, sponsorship) do not influence editorial decisions and supports editors in maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.