Publication Ethic

The publication of an article in the peer-reviewed Journal of Political Islam (JOPI) represents a significant contribution to the development of knowledge in political science and Islamic studies. It reflects the authors' work quality and the institutions supporting them. Peer-reviewed articles are fundamental to the scientific and academic method, and maintaining high ethical standards is crucial for all parties involved: authors, editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the academic community.

The Journal of Political Islam, published by the Department of Political Science, State University of Surabaya, is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes its responsibilities seriously at every stage of the publication process. We ensure that commercial interests, such as advertising or reprints, do not influence editorial decisions.

Submission to this journal implies that the manuscript has not been previously published, in whole or in part, and is not under consideration elsewhere. All parties involved in the publishing process are expected to adhere to the best practices and ethical standards as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which are accessible at Publication Ethics Guidelines.  

Editorial Responsibilities

Publication Decisions

The editor-in-chief is responsible for deciding which of the manuscripts submitted to the journal will be published. This decision is based on the significance, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope, as well as on legal and ethical considerations, including libel, copyright, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, religious belief, political views, or institutional affiliation of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or the publisher as necessary.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors will not use unpublished information disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their research without the author’s explicit written consent.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and, through their feedback, help authors improve their manuscripts.

Promptness

If a reviewer feels unqualified to assess a manuscript or cannot provide a timely review, they should notify the editor immediately.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review are confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity Standards

Reviews must be conducted objectively and provide constructive feedback. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and report any similarities or overlap with other works to the editor.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or personal relationships with any of the authors or institutions.

Author Responsibilities

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate and honest accounts of their research. Fraudulent or knowingly misleading statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure their work is entirely original. If they use the work or words of others, proper citation is required.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications

Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is unethical. Prior publication of similar work must be disclosed.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given, and influences on the research should be cited.

Authorship Criteria

Only those who made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that could affect the interpretation of their work and list all sources of financial support.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must inform the journal editor and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction.