Publication Ethic

1. Publication Ethics Statement

Jurnal Ekonomika: Management, Accounting and Islamic Banking is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics. This policy provides guidance for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to ensure that the publication process is conducted responsibly, transparently, objectively, and with integrity.

All parties involved in the publication process must avoid ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, and abuse of the peer review process.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal Ekonomika are required to comply with the following principles:

  1. Originality and plagiarism. Submitted manuscripts must be original works. Ideas, data, or statements taken from other sources must be appropriately cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

  2. Accuracy of data and research findings. Authors must report data and research findings honestly and accurately. Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation constitutes research misconduct.

  3. Duplicate publication. A manuscript must not be under consideration for publication or have already been published in another journal or scholarly publication, except where an explicitly permitted arrangement has been approved by the editor.

  4. Authorship. All listed authors must have made substantial scholarly contributions, approved the final manuscript, and accepted accountability for its content. Gift authorship and the exclusion of individuals who meet authorship criteria are not permitted.

  5. Conflict of interest disclosure. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of its findings.

  6. Research ethics. Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with applicable ethical requirements and regulations, including ethics approval where required.

  7. Sources and citations. Authors must provide relevant and accurate references and must not manipulate citations.

  8. Use of artificial intelligence. The use of generative artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation, analysis, or the creation of scholarly materials must be responsible and disclosed where required by the journal's policy. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts. Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  1. Evaluating manuscripts based on scholarly quality, originality, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, and compliance with publication ethics.

  2. Treating all manuscripts fairly and without discrimination based on authors' identity, affiliation, gender, religion, nationality, or viewpoints.

  3. Maintaining the confidentiality of manuscripts and information obtained during the editorial process.

  4. Ensuring that every manuscript passing the initial screening is reviewed by at least two qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject area.

  5. Making independent editorial decisions based on peer review reports and scholarly considerations.

  6. Avoiding conflicts of interest and assigning the manuscript to another editor when a conflict exists.

  7. Addressing suspected ethical misconduct objectively and proportionately, including requesting clarification from relevant parties when necessary.

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  1. Conduct reviews objectively, critically, professionally, and promptly.

  2. Evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly quality, methodological appropriateness, validity of analysis, relevance of references, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge.

  3. Maintain manuscript confidentiality and refrain from using unpublished information for personal advantage.

  4. Disclose potential conflicts of interest and decline a review assignment if their independence may be compromised.

  5. Provide clear, constructive comments supported by scholarly reasoning.

  6. Inform the editor of suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other possible ethical violations.

5. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports an independent and ethical editorial process. It is responsible for providing the administrative and publishing systems necessary for journal operations and for cooperating with editors in addressing suspected publication ethics violations.

The publisher must not improperly interfere with editorial decisions based on academic judgment and peer review.

6. Handling Publication Ethics Violations

All allegations of publication ethics violations will be handled seriously, objectively, confidentially, and based on available evidence. The editor may conduct an initial assessment, request explanations from authors or relevant parties, and consult the appropriate institutions when necessary.

Potential violations include plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, authorship misconduct, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and breaches of research ethics.

Depending on the findings, the journal may take proportionate actions, including:

  • Rejecting a manuscript under consideration.

  • Requesting clarification or revisions.

  • Publishing a correction to an article already published.

  • Publishing an expression of concern.

  • Retracting an article when the grounds for retraction are met.

  • Referring suspected misconduct to the relevant institution when necessary.

The parties involved will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before a decision is made, while the journal continues to protect scholarly integrity.

7. Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest

Information concerning manuscripts under consideration may only be accessed by individuals legitimately involved in the editorial and review process. Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of research or editorial decisions.

The editor will take appropriate steps to manage conflicts of interest and preserve the independence of the publication process.

8. Corrections and Retractions

When an error affecting the accuracy or integrity of a published article is identified, the journal will assess the matter and issue a correction or retraction, as appropriate to the seriousness of the issue and the available evidence. Correction and retraction notices should transparently explain the reasons for the action.

9. Ethical Commitment

Jurnal Ekonomika: Management, Accounting and Islamic Banking is committed to academic integrity, transparency, objectivity, and accountability throughout the publication process. Authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to comply with this policy to support the publication of high-quality and trustworthy scholarly work.