Ethics Statement

The ethical guidelines for publication in the Journal of Advanced Islamic and Legal Research are based on Elsevier's policies. The publication of articles in this peer-reviewed journal is a crucial step in developing a coherent and respected knowledge network. It reflects the quality of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles embody and support the scientific method. Therefore, it is essential to agree on the ethical standards expected from all parties involved in publishing: the author, editor, peer reviewer, publisher, and society.

Tazkiyyah Global Enterprise, as the publisher of the Journal of Advanced Islamic and Legal Research, takes its role as a custodian of all stages of the publishing process seriously and recognizes its ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

 

Duties of Authors

(based on Elsevier's policies and COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors)

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research reports must provide an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. The underlying data should be accurately represented in the paper, which must include enough detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or intentionally inaccurate statements are considered unethical and are unacceptable. Review and professional publication articles should also be accurate and objective, and editorial opinion pieces must be clearly identified as such.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide raw data related to a paper for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data, if feasible, and retain it for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is original. If the authors have used the work or words of others, these must be appropriately cited or quoted. Plagiarism, in any form, is unethical and unacceptable, whether it involves passing off another's work as the author's own, copying substantial parts of another's work without attribution, or claiming results from others' research.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not publish the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Concurrent submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is unethical. However, secondary publication of some types of articles (e.g., guidelines, translations) in more than one journal is permissible under certain conditions, with agreement from the authors and editors of both journals and proper citation of the primary reference.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is required. Authors must cite influential publications that have shaped their research. Information obtained privately, such as in conversations, must not be used without explicit permission from the source. Similarly, confidential information obtained through peer review or grant applications must not be used without the author's permission.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All significant contributors should be listed as co-authors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission. If the work involves hazardous chemicals, procedures, or equipment, this must be clearly identified in the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could affect the results or interpretation of their work. All sources of financial support for the research must also be disclosed. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, and grants or other funding.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate to correct or retract the paper. If a third party notifies the editor or publisher of an error, the author must take appropriate steps to correct or retract the work or provide evidence of its accuracy.

 

Duties of the Editorial Board

(based on Elsevier's policies and COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors)

Publication Decisions

The editor of the Journal of Advanced Islamic and Legal Research is responsible for deciding which submitted articles will be published. The editor's decisions should be based on the paper's importance to researchers and readers and its validity. The editor may be guided by the journal's policies, the editorial board, and legal requirements such as those regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content, without considering the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone except the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the author's express written consent. Editors should recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or institutions involved.

Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations

Editors should take responsive measures when ethical complaints are made regarding a submitted manuscript or published paper. These measures include contacting the author to address the complaint and, if necessary, communicating with relevant institutions or research bodies. If a complaint is upheld, actions such as correction, retraction, or publication of a concern may be taken. Every ethical complaint must be investigated, even if discovered years after publication.

 

Duties of Reviewers

(based on Elsevier policies and COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors)

Contribution to editorial decisions

Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the paper. Peer review is an essential component of formal scholarly communication, and lies at the heart of the scientific method.

Promptness

Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.

Confidentiality

Any 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.

Standards of objectivity

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

Acknowledgement of sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

Disclosure and conflict of interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in a reviewer's own research without the express written consent of the author. Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.