Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Al-Mahabbah : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is a peer-reviewed journal published by STIT Bustanul 'Ulum Lampung Tengah. The journal is available online as an open-access resource and in print. This statement outlines the ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication of articles in this journal, including authors, editors-in-chief, editorial board members, reviewers, and publishers. This statement is based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Journal Publication Ethics Guidelines
Publishing an article in Al-Mahabbah : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam  is an essential step in the development of a coherent and respected knowledge network. It directly reflects the quality of the work of authors and their supporting institutions. Articles undergoing peer review support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, it is crucial to agree on ethical standards of behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the public. As the publisher of Al-Mahabbah : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, STIT Bustanul 'Ulum Lampung Tengah takes its role in overseeing all stages of publication seriously and recognizes its ethical and other responsibilities. Al-Mahabbah : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial revenue do not influence editorial decisions.

Publication Decision
Al-Mahabbah : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is responsible for deciding which articles submitted should be published. The validity and significance of the work for researchers and readers should always be the basis for the decision. The editor may follow the journal’s editorial board policies and comply with applicable legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult other editors or reviewers in the decision-making process.

Plagiarism Screening
It is the author’s obligation to submit manuscripts that are free from plagiarism and academic malpractice. However, the editor will check each article before publication. The first step is to check for plagiarism against the offline database developed by the Research and Community Service Center of STIT Bustanul 'Ulum Lampung Tengah.

Fair Treatment
Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content without regard to the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.

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

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Unpublished material revealed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in the editor's own research without written consent from the author.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Contribution to Editorial Decision
    Peer review helps editors in making editorial decisions and, through editorial communication with authors, can also assist authors in improving the quality of their articles.

  • Timeliness
    Reviewers who feel unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or realize that an immediate review is not possible should notify the editor and ask to be excused from the review process.

  • Confidentiality
    Manuscripts accepted for review must be treated as confidential documents. They should 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 arguments.

  • Recognition of Sources
    Reviewers should identify relevant works that have not been cited by the author. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported must be accompanied by the proper citation. Reviewers should also inform the editor of any substantial or overlapping similarities between the manuscript under review and other papers they are aware of.

  • Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
    Any information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the manuscript.

Review Process
Each manuscript submitted to Al-Mahabbah : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam will be independently reviewed by at least two reviewers using a "double-blind review" system. Decisions to publish, revise, or reject are based on their reports/recommendations. In some cases, the editor may send the article to a third reviewer before making a decision if necessary.

Author Responsibilities

  • Reporting Standards
    Authors of original research reports should present an accurate account of the work conducted and an objective discussion of its significance. The underlying data should be accurately presented in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Falsifying data or deliberately inaccurate statements are unethical behaviors and unacceptable.

  • Originality and Plagiarism
    Authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if they have used the work and/or words of others, these should be properly cited or referenced.

  • Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
    Authors should not submit manuscripts describing essentially the same research to more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently is considered unethical and unacceptable publishing behavior.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources
    Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite influential publications that have determined the nature of the reported work.

  • Authorship of Papers
    Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported research. All who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. If others have participated in substantial aspects of the research project, they should be recognized or listed as contributors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors are included, that no inappropriate co-authors are listed, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that might be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project must be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, the author has an obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.