Publication Ethic Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in Afshaha: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab is essential in developing a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to establish ethical standards for all parties involved in publishing: authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community. As the publisher of Afshaha, the Department of Arabic Literature takes its role seriously and is committed to ensuring that advertising or commercial revenue does not influence editorial decisions.

Publication Decisions

The editors of Afshaha are responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal will be published. The editors are guided by the journal’s editorial policies and subject to legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editorial decisions are based on the significance of the manuscript, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Plagiarism Screening: Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submitted papers will be checked using Turnitin before the review process begins.
  • Fair Review: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political ideology.
  • Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by editors in their own research without the author’s express written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts.
  • Promptness: Reviewers who are unable to complete a review in a timely manner should notify the editors and withdraw from the review process.
  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared without permission.
  • Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear and constructive feedback. Personal criticism is inappropriate.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by the authors and inform the editor of any potential overlap with other published work.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review when such conflicts exist.

Duties of Authors

  • Reporting Standards: Authors should present an accurate account of the research and its significance. Data must be represented clearly and honestly.
  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite the work of others.
  • Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must give proper credit to the work of others and cite all sources that influenced their research.
  • Authorship: Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.
  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.
  • Errors in Published Works: If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article.

Duties of the Publisher

The Department of Arabic Literature, as the publisher of Afshaha, is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are independent and not influenced by commercial interests. The publisher supports ethical publication practices and takes all reasonable steps to identify and prevent research misconduct.

Authorship and Contributorship

Afshaha: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab expects all authors to have made genuine scholarly contributions to the work submitted for publication. Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research and the preparation of the manuscript. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for their contributions and the integrity of the work as a whole.

Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be appropriately acknowledged. Guest, gift, honorary, or ghost authorship is not acceptable. Any changes to the authorship or author order after submission must be justified to the editor and agreed upon by all authors concerned. The editor may request additional information regarding individual contributions when necessary.

Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of scholarly work. Authors remain fully responsible for the content of their manuscripts and must disclose the use of AI tools in accordance with the journal's applicable policies.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Afshaha: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab is committed to addressing allegations of research and publication misconduct in accordance with the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Misconduct may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data, image manipulation, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, and manipulation of the peer-review or publication process.

When an allegation is received, the editor will assess the information and supporting evidence and determine the appropriate course of action. The journal may request explanations from the authors, contact relevant reviewers or other parties, and seek assistance from the authors' affiliated institutions or other appropriate authorities when necessary.

All allegations will be handled fairly, objectively, and confidentially, with due consideration for the rights of the parties involved. Authors will be given an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised. Where the available evidence indicates a potential breach of publication ethics, the journal will take appropriate action in accordance with COPE guidance. Such action may include rejecting a submitted manuscript, issuing a correction or retraction, publishing an expression of concern, or contacting the relevant institution for further investigation.

The journal aims to protect the integrity of the scholarly record and will not tolerate deliberate manipulation of research findings or the publication process.

Post-Publication Discussion

Afshaha: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab supports scholarly discussion and constructive criticism of published articles to promote academic dialogue and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Readers who wish to raise questions, submit comments, or report concerns regarding a published article may contact the editorial team at afshaha@uin-malang.ac.id. Submissions should clearly identify the article concerned and provide sufficient information or evidence to support the issues raised.

The editor will assess each submission for its academic relevance, validity, and significance. Where appropriate, the original authors may be invited to respond, and the journal may facilitate publication of a scholarly comment, response, or other form of post-publication discussion. Such contributions may be subject to editorial assessment and, where appropriate, peer review.

If a post-publication discussion identifies a potential error or ethical concern that could affect the reliability of a published article, the editor will investigate the matter and determine whether further action, including a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, is necessary in accordance with COPE guidance.

Corrections and Retractions

Afshaha: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab is committed to preserving the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of its published content. When significant errors or concerns are identified in a published article, the editor will assess the available evidence and determine the appropriate action in accordance with COPE's guidance on correcting the scholarly record.

Corrections

A correction may be published when an error or omission in a published article requires amendment but does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions. Authors who discover significant errors in their published work must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting the record.

Retractions

An article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that its findings or conclusions are unreliable because of major errors or research misconduct. Retraction may also be warranted in cases involving plagiarism, redundant publication, fabricated or falsified data, compromised peer review, or other serious ethical violations that undermine the reliability or integrity of the publication.

The purpose of retraction is to correct the scholarly record and alert readers to unreliable research, rather than to punish the authors.

Expressions of Concern

When serious concerns have arisen but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a conclusive decision, the editor may issue an expression of concern while further information or an investigation is awaited.

Editorial Procedures

Decisions regarding corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern will be made by the editor based on the available evidence, the seriousness of the issue, and relevant publication ethics guidance. Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond, and the journal may consult the authors' affiliated institutions or other relevant authorities when necessary.

Correction and retraction notices will clearly identify the affected article and explain the reasons for the editorial action. Retraction notices will be linked to the original article, and the original publication will remain accessible with a clear retraction notice wherever possible, so that the scholarly record is corrected transparently. The journal will not silently remove or alter a published article except where removal is required by law or exceptional circumstances.

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when personal, financial, institutional, or professional relationships could influence—or appear to influence—research conduct or publication. Given our focus on Islamic cultures and religious practices, full transparency is critical.

Authors must disclose all actual or potential conflicts upon submission, or immediately if one arises prior to publication. Editors and reviewers must disclose competing interests and recuse themselves from handling affected manuscripts.

When an undisclosed conflict is reported, the Editor-in-Chief conducts a preliminary review, notifies the authors, and requests a signed declaration (and may contact affiliated institutions if necessary). If an undisclosed conflict is confirmed, remedies range from publishing a correction or editorial notice to article retraction, depending on severity.

Ownership and Management

Afshaha: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia.

The journal operates under the academic and publishing framework of the university. Its editorial management is responsible for implementing the journal's editorial policies, managing the peer-review process, and ensuring that publication decisions comply with the journal's aims, scope, and ethical standards.

Editorial decisions are based on the academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical acceptability of submitted manuscripts. The publisher supports editorial independence and must not improperly influence decisions concerning manuscript acceptance, rejection, correction, or retraction.

For inquiries concerning journal management, publication ethics, post-publication discussion, or other editorial matters, authors, reviewers, and readers may contact the journal at afshaha@uin-malang.ac.id.