Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Kuttab: Journal of Islamic Education is a national peer-reviewed journal published twice a year in print and online by the Islamic Education Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Lamongan. This statement outlines the ethical standards and publication practices for authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and all parties involved in the publishing process of Kuttab: Journal of Islamic Education. The statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Publication Ethics Guidelines

The publication of articles in Kuttab: Journal of Islamic Education is an essential part of the development of knowledge in Islamic education, both conceptually and practically. This reflects the commitment and quality of the authors and supporting institutions. Articles published in the journal are expected to uphold scientific methods; therefore, ethical standards are fundamental for authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community.

The Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Lamongan, as the publisher, is responsible for overseeing all stages of publication with full recognition of ethical duties. The publisher ensures that advertising, reprints, or commercial revenue do not influence editorial decisions, and maintains communication with other journal managers or publishers when necessary.

Editorial Responsibilities

• Publication Decisions
  The editor is responsible for deciding whether submitted manuscripts should be accepted or rejected. The decision must be based on the manuscript’s importance, validity, originality, and relevance to readers. Editors are guided by the policies of the editorial board and legal requirements concerning defamation, plagiarism, and copyright infringement. If needed, editors may consult with other editors or reviewers.
• Fair Treatment
  Editors must evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, religious belief, ethnicity, citizenship, political philosophy, or ideology.
• Confidentiality
  Editors must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
  Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used by editors for their own research without the written consent of the author.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions
  Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.
• Promptness
  Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript, or who know that timely review will be impossible, should immediately notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
• Confidentiality
  Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.
• Objectivity Standards
  Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly, with supporting scholarly arguments.
• Acknowledgment of Sources
  Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Any similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works must be reported to the editor.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
  Confidential information obtained through peer review must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers must not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or related institutions.

Author Responsibilities

• Reporting Standards
  Authors must present an accurate account of their research and provide sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.
• Originality and Plagiarism
  Authors must ensure that their works are original. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Plagiarism in all its forms is unethical and unacceptable.
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
  Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting the same work to multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior.
• Acknowledgment of Sources
  Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced the nature of the reported work.
• Authorship of the Paper
  Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors, while others who have participated in certain substantive aspects should be acknowledged as contributors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission for publication.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
  Authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that may be interpreted as influencing their results. All sources of financial support must be disclosed.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works
  When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, it is their obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.