Publication Ethics

Ar-Risalah: Journal of Islamic Education upholds high standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These ethical standards apply to all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

  1. Ethics for Authors
  1. Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration by any other journal.
  2. Proper citation of all sources used in the manuscript is required.
  3. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
  4. Authors must present their research truthfully without fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation.
  5. All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript.
  1. Ethics for Editors
  1. Editors are responsible for the final decision regarding the publication of submitted articles.
  2. Editors must evaluate manuscripts based solely on their academic merit, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.
  3. Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not use their content for personal gain.
  4. Editors must ensure that the peer review process is fair, objective, and timely.
  1. Ethics for Reviewers
  1. Reviewers assist the editorial board in making publication decisions and may offer suggestions to help authors improve their manuscripts.
  2. Reviews must be conducted objectively, with constructive and professional feedback.
  3. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not use the manuscript’s content for personal benefit.
  4. Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if necessary.
  1. Ethics for the Publisher
  1. The publisher supports the editors in maintaining the integrity of academic records and publication quality.
  2. The publisher ensures that the publication process complies with ethical principles and scholarly standards.
  3. The publisher takes appropriate actions when ethical misconduct is reported, following established procedures transparently and fairly.