The Sociology of Islam (JSI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice. This statement is adapted from the principles and Best Practice Guidelines developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and serves as an ethical guideline for all parties involved in the publication process, including editors, editorial board members, reviewers, authors, publishers, and readers.

The publication of peer-reviewed articles in The Sociology of Islam (JSI) contributes to the development of credible and respected academic knowledge in the fields of sociology, Islamic studies, and related interdisciplinary scholarship. Ethical publication practices reflect the quality of scholarly work and the integrity of the institutions supporting it.

Journal Publication Ethics Guidelines

The Sociology of Islam (JSI) is committed to ensuring that all editorial decisions are conducted fairly, transparently, independently, and professionally. The journal also guarantees that commercial considerations, advertisements, sponsorships, or other financial interests will not influence editorial decisions.

The journal does not charge submission fees for manuscript processing. Any publication fee policy will be clearly communicated to authors through the official journal website.

Peer Review Policy

The Sociology of Islam (JSI) applies a double-blind peer review system, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed during the review process.

Authors are required to remove identifying information from the manuscript file to ensure anonymity during review. Author names and affiliations are provided only through the submission system and will appear in the final published version after acceptance.

Each submitted manuscript is reviewed by at least two reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript topic. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts objectively based on academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and contribution to knowledge.

Authors are expected to:

• Participate actively in the peer review process.
• Respond to reviewers’ comments systematically and professionally.
• Revise and resubmit manuscripts within the specified deadline.
• Provide supporting data, clarifications, or ethical approvals when requested by editors.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board of The Sociology of Islam (JSI) are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. Editorial decisions are based on:

• Academic quality,
• Originality,
• Clarity of presentation,
• Methodological validity,
• Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.

Editors may consult reviewers and editorial board members before making final publication decisions.

Editorial Responsibilities

Fairness and Objectivity

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on intellectual and academic merit without discrimination regarding:

• Race,
• Gender,
• Religious belief,
• Ethnic origin,
• Citizenship,
• Political orientation,
• Institutional affiliation.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the scholarly quality and relevance of the manuscript.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. Information regarding manuscripts may only be disclosed to:

• Corresponding authors,
• Reviewers,
• Editorial advisers,
• Publishers when necessary.

Unpublished materials contained in submitted manuscripts may not be used in editors’ own research without written permission from the author.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must not use unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal advantage. They should withdraw from handling manuscripts in cases involving conflicts of interest arising from professional, financial, or personal relationships.

Duties of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of The Sociology of Islam (JSI) consists of scholars and experts with recognized academic competence relevant to the journal’s scope.

Editorial Board members are responsible for:

• Assisting editors in reviewing manuscripts,
• Advising editorial policy and journal development,
• Promoting the journal within academic communities,
• Supporting ethical publication practices,
• Assisting in handling allegations of plagiarism or publication misconduct.

Duties of Editors

Editors of The Sociology of Islam (JSI) are expected to:

• Maintain the quality and integrity of the journal,
• Ensure fair and unbiased editorial evaluation,
• Improve the academic quality of published materials,
• Promote ethical research and publication standards,
• Publish corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary,
• Protect academic freedom and scholarly integrity.

Editors should also educate authors and reviewers regarding publication ethics and encourage responsible academic conduct.

Relationship with Readers

Editors should ensure that all published articles have undergone proper peer review and meet accepted academic standards for clarity, accuracy, and methodological soundness.

Relationship with Authors

Editors’ decisions to accept or reject manuscripts must be based solely on academic merit and journal relevance.

Editors should provide clear communication regarding editorial decisions and revision requirements.

Accepted manuscripts should not be withdrawn unless significant ethical or academic issues are identified.

Relationship with Reviewers

Editors must:

• Provide reviewers with clear review guidelines,
• Ensure confidentiality throughout the review process,
• Maintain reviewer anonymity within the double-blind review system,
• Respect reviewers’ professional independence and academic judgment.

Relationship with Publishers

Editors maintain editorial independence from the publisher and ensure that publication decisions are not influenced by commercial or institutional interests.

Protection of Personal Data

Editors and publishers must protect the confidentiality of personal information collected during manuscript submission, review, and publication processes in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.

Handling Ethical Misconduct

Editors are responsible for responding appropriately to allegations of:

• Plagiarism,
• Data fabrication or falsification,
• Duplicate publication,
• Citation manipulation,
• Ethical violations in research and publication.

All reported cases of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly following COPE guidelines.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve manuscript quality through constructive feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who are unable to complete reviews within the requested timeframe or who feel unqualified to review a manuscript should notify the editor promptly.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and may not be shared without editorial permission.

Objectivity Standards

Reviews should be conducted objectively, professionally, and respectfully. Personal criticism toward authors is inappropriate.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works not cited by authors and notify editors of substantial similarity between submitted manuscripts and other publications.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must avoid evaluating manuscripts where conflicts of interest may affect impartial judgment.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, honest, and objective accounts of their research. Manuscripts should contain sufficient detail and references to allow replication and verification.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are entirely original. All sources, quotations, and referenced works must be properly cited.

Plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Multiple or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.

Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to the research and manuscript preparation should be listed as authors.

All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research or interpretation of findings.

All funding sources supporting the research must be acknowledged appropriately.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors in published work, they are obligated to notify the editor immediately and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article when necessary.

Duties of the Publisher

The publisher of The Sociology of Islam (JSI) is responsible for supporting journal sustainability, maintaining publishing infrastructure, preserving journal archives, and promoting ethical publication practices.

The publisher collaborates with editors and editorial board members to:

• Maintain editorial independence,
• Protect intellectual property rights,
• Handle ethical misconduct cases,
• Ensure long-term accessibility of journal content.

Archiving Policy

The journal supports digital preservation and long-term archiving of published content through recognized archiving systems to ensure permanent accessibility and preservation of scholarly records.

Plagiarism Prevention Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before proceeding to peer review.

Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical publication practices will be rejected immediately.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, and personal information entered on the journal website will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes of The Sociology of Islam (JSI) and will not be shared with third parties for other purposes.