Publication Ethics

Maqashid: Jurnal Hukum Islam

Publication ethics standards exist to ensure high-quality scientific publications, maintain public trust in academic findings, and ensure that authors receive proper credit for their original ideas and research. These ethical policies align with national and international journal publishing standards.

Quick links to key policies:

Allegation of Misconduct
Conflict of Interest
Post-Publication Discussion
Correction and Retraction
Human Subjects Ethics
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Roles and Responsibilities

1. Article Assessment

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process to maintain objectivity and standards of academic excellence.

Authors may request to exclude specific reviewers in their cover letter, though final decisions rest with the Editorial Board.
The Editorial Team may consult external experts regarding submissions with serious ethical, security, or societal implications before deciding on appropriate editorial actions.

2. Plagiarism Policy

Authors must not use words, data, or ideas from others without proper attribution.

All sources must be explicitly cited in both the text and the reference list.
Maqashid: Jurnal Hukum Islam utilizes plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) to screen all submissions for text overlap.
Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected immediately, and authors may face sanctions regarding future submissions.

3. Originality and Multiple Submissions

The journal considers only original manuscripts that have not been previously published elsewhere in any language (including Indonesian, Arabic, or English).

Content previously included in theses, dissertations, or preprint servers may be considered provided it has been significantly expanded and developed.
Concurrent submission (simultaneous submission) of the same manuscript to multiple journals is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts must be formally withdrawn before being submitted elsewhere.

4. Citation Manipulation

Authors must not include citations primarily intended to artificially inflate citation counts for their own work (self-citation) or for specific journals.

Editors and reviewers are strictly prohibited from requiring authors to add citations solely to boost references to their own or their associates' publications.

5. Data Fabrication and Falsification

Fabricating or falsifying research data, results, or image manipulations constitutes severe ethical misconduct.

Submissions containing fabricated or falsified data will be rejected. If such violations are discovered after publication, the article will be formally retracted.

6. Authorship and Acknowledgements

Authorship Criteria: All listed authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the concept, design, execution, or drafting of the study, and must approve the final manuscript version.
Acknowledgements: Individuals who provided technical support, funding, or resources but do not meet authorship criteria should be credited in the Acknowledgements section with their permission.
Submissions made by third parties on behalf of authors will not be accepted.

7. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must declare any potential financial, institutional, personal, or academic conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity of the research or its evaluation.

Financial: Funding, grants, honoraria, or other payments related to the study.
Affiliations: Employment or board memberships in organizations with a direct interest in the research outcomes.
Personal & Academic: Relationships, ties, or academic rivalries between authors and editors/reviewers.

If no conflicts exist, authors must state:

"The author(s) declare(s) no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper."

8. Sanctions

In cases of verified ethical breaches, the Editorial Board of Maqashid: Jurnal Hukum Islam reserves the right to apply the following measures:

Immediate rejection of the manuscript and any other active submissions by the author(s).
A temporary ban on submitting new manuscripts for 1 to 3 years.
A prohibition from serving as an editor or reviewer for the journal.

9. Allegation of Research Misconduct

This section explains how the journal receives, assesses, and handles allegations of research and publication misconduct concerning manuscripts under review or already published. It follows the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the principles of academic integrity set out in Indonesian Ministerial Regulation (Permendikbudristek) No. 39 of 2021.

Types of Misconduct Covered

Fabrication and falsification: inventing or manipulating data, results, sources, or images.
Plagiarism: using the words, data, or ideas of others without proper attribution, including text recycling.
Unauthorized authorship: gift, guest, or ghost authorship, and the omission of deserving contributors.
Duplicate or simultaneous submission: submitting, or republishing, substantially the same work to more than one journal.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest: financial, institutional, personal, or academic.
Manipulation of editorial processes: fake reviewer identities, peer-review manipulation, or coercive or inappropriate citation.
Breaches of research ethics: for example, the absence of required informed consent or ethical clearance.

How to Submit an Allegation

Allegations should be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line "Allegation of Research Misconduct – [article title or DOI]". Please include:

your name, affiliation, and contact details (anonymous allegations will be considered only if supported by verifiable evidence);
the title, DOI, or manuscript ID of the work concerned;
a clear description of the alleged misconduct; and
supporting evidence, such as overlapping texts, original data, or relevant correspondence.

Handling Procedure

Acknowledgement: The journal acknowledges receipt within 7 working days.
Initial assessment: The Editor-in-Chief assesses whether the allegation is credible and within scope.
Response from authors: Authors are invited to respond with evidence, normally within 14 days.
Further review: The journal may consult independent experts.
Institutional referral: The journal may ask the author's institution or funder to investigate if necessary.
Decision: The Editor-in-Chief communicates the final decision in writing.
Record keeping: All records are kept confidentially.

Possible Outcomes

No further action;
A request that the authors publish a correction;
An expression of concern;
Retraction of the article;
Rejection of a manuscript under review;
Sanctions as described in section 8.

Appeals

Appeals may be submitted in writing to [email protected] within 30 days of the decision. The outcome of the appeal is reviewed independently and is final.

10. Handling of Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest must always be disclosed openly. This section complements section 7 by describing handling procedures:

Authors: Must declare disclosures prior to the References section in the manuscript.
Reviewers: Must decline reviewing if a competitive, financial, or personal relationship exists.
Editors: Must recuse themselves from decisions involving manuscripts where they have a conflict.
Post-publication discovery: Unreported conflicts discovered after publication may result in a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

11. Post-Publication Discussion

Maqashid: Jurnal Hukum Islam welcomes constructive comments, questions, and scholarly debate on published articles.

Comments may be submitted via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Post-Publication Comment – [DOI]".
Accepted comments are shared with the original authors to allow a formal response within 30 days.
Comments and author responses may be published jointly on the journal website linked to the original article.

12. Correction and Retraction

When published articles contain verified errors or unreliable findings, the journal acts in accordance with the COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Correction (Erratum/Corrigendum): Issued for minor errors that do not alter the main scientific conclusions.
Expression of Concern: Published when an investigation into serious allegations is ongoing or inconclusive.
Retraction: Issued when findings are severely flawed, plagiarized, or ethically compromised. Retracted PDFs remain accessible with a permanent "RETRACTED" watermark to preserve the historical record.
Removal: Executed only under exceptional legal, defamatory, or safety circumstances.

13. Ethics for Studies Involving Human Subjects

Research involving human participants (interviews, field observations, surveys) must adhere strictly to ethical standards:

Ethical Clearance: Authors must state the granting Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee name along with the official approval number and year.
Informed Consent: Explicit written or oral consent must be obtained from all participants prior to data collection and explicitly stated in the Methods section.
Confidentiality: Participant identities must be fully anonymized unless written permission for disclosure is provided.
Vulnerable Populations: Additional protection and formal legal guardian consent are mandatory for research involving minors or vulnerable groups.

14. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-Assisted Technologies

Guidelines regarding Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude):

Authorship: AI systems cannot be credited as authors or co-authors.
Mandatory Disclosure: Use of AI for drafting, editing, or data analysis must be disclosed transparently in the Acknowledgements or an AI Declaration section.
Author Accountability: Human authors bear full legal and academic responsibility for manuscript accuracy, factual integrity, and originality.
Confidentiality during Review: Reviewers and editors are strictly prohibited from submitting unpublished manuscripts to AI tools.

15. Revenue Sources, Advertising, and Direct Marketing

Revenue Sources: Maqashid: Jurnal Hukum Islam is institutional-backed and non-profit. APCs, where applicable, are transparently communicated and do not influence editorial evaluation.
Advertising Policy: The journal does not host commercial advertising. Editorial decisions are independent of commercial interests.
Direct Marketing: All calls for papers and promotional communications are targeted, unobtrusive, transparent, and accurate.

16. Core Responsibilities of Editors, Reviewers, and Authors

Responsibilities of Editors

Maintain absolute editorial impartiality and academic integrity.
Guarantee a confidential double-blind peer review.
Promptly investigate allegations of misconduct or publication disputes.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Provide objective, fair, constructive, and timely evaluation.
Maintain strict confidentiality of review materials.
Declare potential conflicts of interest immediately upon receiving an invitation.

Responsibilities of Authors