Publication Ethics Statement

Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam is a peer-reviewed journal, published twice a year (June and December). The journal is committed to upholding publication ethics by adhering to the ethical policies recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and WAME (World Association of Medical Editors). All parties involved in publishing are encouraged to practice honesty, transparency, objectivity, accountability, and academic integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities of Editors
Editors act as gatekeepers of scientific integrity, ensuring that decisions are fair, transparent, and uphold the credibility of the journal.

  • Editors are responsible for selecting the manuscripts based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, and academic contribution.
  • Editors are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts. Unpublished materials must not be used for personal interest or research without the authors’ consent.
  • Editors must prevent any conflict of interest that could influence the objectivity of editorial decisions.
  • Editors are entitled to assign reviewers based on their competence and relevance to the field of study, and must ensure that the peer-review process is conducted objectively.

Duties & Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers are essential to ensure the fairness, justice, and equity of the publication.

  • Reviewers must be competent and punctual to ensure that the publication process is not delayed.
  • In the evaluation process, reviewers must remain objective, critical, constructive, and professional, and must ensure that they are free from any of conflict of interest.
  • Reviewers must provide feedback that is clear, respectful, and aimed at improving the quality of the manuscripts.

Duties & Responsibilities of Authors
Authors’ ethics under COPE and WAME emphasize integrity, transparency, and accountability.

  • Authors submit only original works without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation. They must avoid plagiarism, duplicate submission, or redundant publication.
  • Authors are accountable for the accuracy of the data, analysis, and conclusions of their own works.
  • Each argument, data, text, or material from other sources must be acknowledged and cited properly.
  • Authors must prevent conflict of interest by disclosing financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of results.

Research Ethics & Data Integrity
Research must be conducted in accordance with the principles of ethics, academic integrity, and transparency. Studies involving human participants must respect their rights, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity, and must obtain informed consent and ethical approval where required. Research data and materials must be obtained, analyzed, and reported accurately without fabrication, manipulation, or misleading presentation. Authors must also adequately provide data sources, methods of data collection, and analysis, and where possible, supply additional supporting data for academic verification.

Publication Misconduct
Any suspected misconduct will be handled confidentially, objectively, and fairly by the editorial team of Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam. The parties involved will be given the opportunity to provide clarification. Proven violations may result in rejection or retraction of the article and, if necessary, notification to the relevant institution.

Corrections, Retractions, Complaints, and Appeals
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam is entitled to correct or retract the manuscript if significant errors or violations are found that affect the integrity. Complaints regarding the editorial process or publication ethics, and appeals of the editorial decision, should be addressed to the journal’s email address. The editorial team will handle each complaint and appeal objectively, confidentially, and fairly, in accordance with the journal’s policies.

Generative AI Statement
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam acknowledges the transformative role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies in the landscape of academic research and publishing. We recognize that GenAI tools can offer valuable assistance in enhancing the efficiency, clarity, and accessibility of scholarly writing. However, their use must be governed by principles of transparency, academic integrity, and ethical responsibility.

Authors submitting manuscripts to Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam are encouraged to disclose any use of GenAI technologies in the preparation of their work, including but not limited to drafting, editing, data analysis, or content generation. Such disclosure enables the journal to maintain rigorous peer review standards and ensures full transparency in the research communication process.

While GenAI can support authors in refining language and structure, Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam emphasizes that the intellectual contributions, interpretations, and conclusions presented in manuscripts remain the sole responsibility of the authors. The journal reserves the right to evaluate the appropriateness of GenAI usage in each submission in accordance with prevailing academic norms and ethical guidelines.

Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam is committed to monitoring developments in GenAI technologies and adapting its policies accordingly to uphold the highest standards of scholarly publishing in a rapidly evolving digital era.