Publication Ethics

This publication ethics statement applies to all parties involved in the publication process of Halaqah: Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies, including journal managers, editors, peer reviewers, and authors. This statement is based on the Regulation of the Head of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) No. 5 of 2014 concerning the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publication.

Scientific publication ethics upholds three core principles: (i) Neutrality, meaning freedom from conflicts of interest in publication management; (ii) Fairness, meaning proper attribution of authorship to those entitled; and (iii) Honesty, meaning freedom from duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (DF2P) in publications.

Duties and Responsibilities of Journal Managers

The management of Halaqah: Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies operates based on the following principles and ethical standards:

  1. Determining the journal’s title, scope of study, publication frequency, and accreditation requirements when necessary.
  2. Defining the relationships between the publisher, editors, peer reviewers, and other stakeholders through formal agreements or contracts.
  3. Respecting confidentiality for all parties involved, including contributing researchers, authors, editors, and peer reviewers.
  4. Implementing policies and regulations concerning intellectual property rights, particularly copyright.
  5. Reviewing journal policies and communicating them clearly to authors, editorial board members, peer reviewers, and readers.
  6. Establishing guidelines on rules and ethical conduct for editors and peer reviewers.
  7. Ensuring the regular and timely publication of the journal.
  8. Securing sustainable funding to support the continuity of journal publication.
  9. Building collaborative networks with research institutions and related organizations.
  10. Preparing necessary permits and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Authors in Halaqah: Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies are individuals who present the results of their ideas and/or research in the form of scholarly works that meet academic and ethical standards. Such research aims to generate new knowledge, expand existing scholarly horizons, or provide scientifically grounded solutions to relevant problems. These contributions represent the author’s role in advancing knowledge. The duties and responsibilities of editors in Halaqah: Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies are as follows:

  1. Bridging the needs of readers and authors.
  2. Continuously striving to improve the quality of publications.
  3. Implementing processes to ensure the quality of published manuscripts.
  4. Upholding objective academic freedom of expression.
  5. Maintaining the integrity of authors’ academic records.
  6. Issuing corrections, clarifications, and apologies when necessary.
  7. Being responsible for the writing style and formatting of manuscripts, while the content and all statements remain the responsibility of the authors.
  8. Actively seeking feedback from authors, readers, peer reviewers, and editorial board members to enhance publication quality.
  9. Conducting periodic internal evaluations of the journal’s quality.
  10. Supporting ethical publication practices by requiring clearance forms in manuscript submissions.
  11. Remaining open to new ideas and differing perspectives, even when they contrast with personal views, for the advancement of knowledge.
  12. Avoiding biased decisions and resolving issues through academically accountable considerations.
  13. Encouraging authors to revise and improve their manuscripts until they meet the standards for publication.

Duties and Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in the scholarly publication process. Their responsibilities include:

  1. Reviewing manuscripts critically and providing recommendations to the editor regarding their suitability for publication.
  2. Refraining from reviewing manuscripts in which they have a direct or indirect conflict of interest.
  3. Providing constructive feedback, suggestions, and recommendations.
  4. Maintaining the confidentiality of manuscripts and review results.
  5. Encouraging authors to improve the quality of their work.
  6. Re-evaluating revised manuscripts according to established standards.
  7. Completing reviews in a timely manner in accordance with the journal’s guidelines and scientific standards (including methodology, authorship validity, conclusions, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to Halaqah: Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies are expected to:

  1. Ensure that all listed authors meet the criteria for authorship.
  2. Take collective responsibility for the content of the article, including methods, analysis, calculations, and details.
  3. Properly acknowledge all sources of support, including funding.
  4. Clearly state any limitations of the research.
  5. Respond to reviewers’ and editors’ comments professionally and promptly.
  6. Notify the editor in writing if they wish to withdraw their manuscript.
  7. Declare that the submitted work is original, has not been published elsewhere in any language, and is not under consideration by another publisher.