Publication Ethics

Nahdlatul Fikr: International Journal of Islamic Studies, Education, and Humanities is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, and reviewers—must adhere to ethical principles of honesty, transparency, and academic integrity.

Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that manuscripts are original, accurate, and not under consideration elsewhere. All forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are strictly prohibited. Authors must present truthful data, properly cite sources, disclose conflicts of interest, and ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the research.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance. Editors must ensure fair double-blind peer review, maintain confidentiality, and act promptly in cases of ethical misconduct.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. They are required to maintain confidentiality, declare conflicts of interest, avoid bias, and report any ethical issues such as plagiarism or data manipulation.

Publication Malpractice

The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submission, and unethical authorship practices. Manuscripts found to violate ethical standards will be rejected or retracted, and institutions may be informed if necessary.

Conflict of Interest

All participants in the publication process must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the review or publication process.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal maintains the integrity of the scholarly record by issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when significant errors or ethical issues are identified.

Ethical Compliance

Research involving human participants must comply with internationally accepted ethical standards and may require ethical clearance approval.

CONCLUSION

Nahdlatul Fikr adheres strictly to international publication ethics standards to ensure the integrity, credibility, and global relevance of all published research.