Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Standards

COPE

COPE-Compliant Publication Ethics

This journal follows the Core Practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

Ethical Statement

Peusijuek Journal of Islamic Culture and Ethics is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

The journal adheres strictly to the COPE Code of Conduct and follows the COPE Flowcharts for resolving cases of suspected misconduct. All parties involved in the publishing process (editors, authors, reviewers, and publishers) are expected to adhere to these ethical standards.

Ethical Standards

Commitment: This journal commits to COPE principles and follows COPE guidelines in all editorial processes.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editorial Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. Decisions are based on:

  • The article's importance, originality, and clarity
  • The study's validity and its relevance to the journal's scope
  • Peer reviewers' evaluations
  • Legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism

Editorial Standards

Fair Evaluation

Editors evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

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

Conflict of Interest

Editors will recuse themselves from considering manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with authors.

Ethical Issues Handling

Editors take reasonably responsive measures when ethical concerns are raised with regard to a submitted or published manuscript. Every reported act of unethical publishing behavior will be investigated, even if it is discovered years after publication.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may assist authors in improving their manuscripts. Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or cannot provide timely assessment should notify the editor and excuse themselves.

Reviewer Standards

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Timeliness

Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed timeframe. If additional time is needed, reviewers should inform the editor promptly.

Ethical Obligations

  • Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited
  • Reviewers should alert editors to any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published works
  • Reviewers should not use unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts without written consent
  • Reviewers with conflicts of interest should decline review or disclose them to the editor

Responsibilities of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior.

Originality and Plagiarism

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin software. Authors must ensure that they have written entirely original works. Proper acknowledgment of others' work must always be given.

Multiple Publication

Authors should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals constitutes unethical behavior.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version and agree to its submission.

Data Access

Authors may be asked to provide raw data in connection with their manuscript for editorial review and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support should be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors

When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, it is their obligation to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.

Policies and Procedures

Allegations of Misconduct

The journal follows COPE guidelines when dealing with allegations of misconduct. This includes:

  • Prompt investigation of allegations
  • Fair treatment of all parties involved
  • Confidentiality during investigation
  • Appropriate corrective actions if misconduct is confirmed
  • Documentation of all actions taken

Retraction and Correction Policy

Retraction Criteria

Articles may be retracted when there is clear evidence of: fraudulent data, plagiarism, unethical research, errors that affect conclusions, or duplicate publication.

Corrections

Errors that do not affect conclusions may be corrected through an erratum or corrigendum.

Expressions of Concern

The journal may publish an expression of concern while an investigation is ongoing.

Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by contacting the Editor-in-Chief with a detailed justification.

Complaints Procedure

Complaints about the journal's processes, editorial decisions, or ethical concerns should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief. All complaints will be:

  • Acknowledged within 7 working days
  • Investigated thoroughly and fairly
  • Resolved as promptly as possible
  • Documented with appropriate corrective actions

Research Ethics Compliance

Human and Animal Subjects

Ethical Approval Requirements

For studies involving human subjects, authors must include a statement that the research was approved by an appropriate ethics committee. For animal studies, authors must confirm compliance with relevant institutional and national guidelines.

Informed Consent

Manuscripts reporting studies involving human participants must include a statement confirming:

  • Informed consent was obtained from all participants
  • The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki
  • Privacy rights were observed
  • For vulnerable populations, additional safeguards were implemented

Data Privacy

Authors must ensure that personal information about research participants is appropriately anonymized. Images of identifiable individuals require explicit consent for publication.

AI Use Policy

Based on International Standards for Artificial Intelligence Use

Use of AI in Manuscript Preparation

Basic Principle: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, GPT-4, Claude, etc.) in manuscript preparation must be disclosed transparently and does not replace the intellectual responsibility of authors.

AI Use Rules:

  • Mandatory Transparency: Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in the "Acknowledgments" or "Methods" section of the manuscript
  • Author Responsibility: Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of content generated with AI assistance
  • Content Verification: All AI outputs must be critically verified and validated by human authors
  • Citation and Reference: If AI is used to generate specific content, an explanation of the prompts and tools used must be included

AI and Authorship

AI Cannot Be an Author

Based on ICMJE standards: AI tools do not meet the criteria for authorship because they cannot be held accountable for the accuracy and integrity of scientific work.

ICMJE Authorship Criteria

Only humans can meet the 4 authorship criteria: substantial contribution, drafting the manuscript, final approval, and accountability.

Appropriate Acknowledgment

AI can be acknowledged in the "Acknowledgments" section with a specific description of its role.

Use of AI in Research Methods

If AI is used as part of the research methodology (e.g., for data analysis, modeling, or processing), authors must:

Methodology Description

Describe in detail the algorithms, parameters, and AI implementation used

Reproducibility

Provide sufficient code, training data, and parameters for research reproducibility

Validation of Results

Report validation methods and limitations of AI-generated results

Ethical Considerations in AI Use

Ethical Aspects to Consider:

  • Algorithmic Bias: Acknowledge and discuss potential biases in the AI models used
  • Data Privacy: Ensure training data does not violate privacy or intellectual property rights
  • Transparency: Disclose limitations and uncertainties in AI-generated results
  • Accountability: Human authors remain fully responsible for all aspects of the scientific work

AI Use Disclosure Template:

In Manuscript Preparation:

"During the preparation of this manuscript, the author(s) used [AI Tool Name] for [specific purpose, e.g., brainstorming ideas, language editing, or formatting]. All intellectual content has been reviewed and validated by the author(s)."

In Research Methodology:

"This research used [AI Model/Algorithm Name] for [specific purpose]. Implementation and parameters are described in the Methods section. The author(s) are fully responsible for the interpretation and validation of the results."

This policy follows Imperium Research Institute's standards for AI use in scientific publishing and will be updated in accordance with developments in AI ethics standards in scientific publishing.

References and Resources

Ethics Compliance Queries

For questions regarding publication ethics, ethical concerns, or misconduct allegations:

Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Suryani
Email: editor.seulanga@gmail.com
Subject: Ethics Query - Peusijuek Journal

Last Updated: December 2024
This publication ethics statement is based on COPE guidelines and is reviewed annually.