Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Editorial Board of Pijar Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and taking all necessary measures to prevent publication malpractice. This statement adheres to the international standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. We ensure that all parties involved in the publishing process—including editors, reviewers, and authors—strictly observe these ethical principles to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

In carrying out their duties, Editors hold full responsibility for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on the work's validity, novelty, and alignment with the journal’s scope, independent of political or commercial policies and without regard to the authors' background, such as race, religion, or citizenship (fair play). Editors are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and are prohibited from using unpublished materials for their own research without written consent. Furthermore, editors must avoid citation manipulation and must be responsive in handling ethical complaints, including the willingness to publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern should any misconduct be proven.

For Reviewers, their role is crucial in assisting the editor in making editorial decisions and helping authors improve their manuscripts. Reviewers are expected to conduct their assessments objectively, providing clear arguments and avoiding personal criticism (ad hominem). Any manuscript received for review must be treated as a confidential document and must not be discussed with others. Reviewers are also obliged to immediately notify the editor and recuse themselves if they are aware of any conflict of interest, are unable to review the work promptly, or discover substantial similarity between the manuscript under review and any other published paper.

Meanwhile, Authors bear the responsibility of presenting an accurate, objective, and original account of the research performed. Authors must ensure that their work is entirely free from plagiarism and data fabrication, and that it is not being submitted to multiple journals concurrently. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions, and the corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have approved the final version. Additionally, authors are required to disclose any financial support and potential conflicts of interest, and must promptly cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper if significant errors are detected after publication.