PUBLICATION ETHICS

Is-Tihaduna: Journal of Management, Marketing, and Economics

1. Introduction

Is-Tihaduna: Journal of Management, Marketing, and Economics is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This publication ethics statement is based on the principles of transparency, accountability, fairness, and academic honesty.

The journal is committed to preventing publication malpractice, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, redundant publication, and other unethical research and publication practices.

This ethical statement applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Is-Tihaduna must adhere to the following ethical principles:

1. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works and free from plagiarism. All sources and references used must be properly acknowledged and cited.
2. Research Integrity: Authors must present accurate research findings and must not fabricate, falsify, or manipulate research data.
3. Multiple Submissions: Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal or publish substantially similar work in other publications.
4. Authorship: All individuals listed as authors must have made significant intellectual contributions to the research and must approve the final version of the manuscript.
5. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.
6. Ethical Approval: Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive personal data must comply with applicable ethical standards and obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee when required.
7. Corrections and Retractions: Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the editorial team if significant errors are identified in their published work.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Is-Tihaduna are responsible for ensuring a fair, objective, and transparent editorial process. Their responsibilities include:

1. Fair Evaluation: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their academic quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the journal's scope, without discrimination.
2. Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose manuscript information to unauthorized individuals.
3. Editorial Independence: Editorial decisions must be made independently and must not be influenced by commercial interests, personal relationships, or external pressure.
4. Peer Review Process: Editors must ensure that manuscripts undergo an appropriate peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers.
5. Conflict of Interest: Editors must withdraw from handling manuscripts when conflicts of interest may compromise their objectivity.
6. Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for making final publication decisions based on reviewers' recommendations, academic standards, and the journal's editorial policies.
7. Publication Misconduct: Editors must take appropriate action when ethical violations, plagiarism, or research misconduct are suspected or identified.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the academic quality and integrity of Is-Tihaduna. Reviewers are expected to:

1. Objective Assessment: Evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and constructively based on academic merit.
2. Confidentiality: Treat all manuscripts received for review as confidential documents and must not share or use unpublished information for personal benefit.
3. Timeliness: Complete reviews within the timeframe established by the editorial team or inform the editor if additional time is required.
4. Conflict of Interest: Inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest and decline the review assignment when necessary.
5. Academic Integrity: Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors and report suspected plagiarism or other forms of research misconduct.
6. Constructive Feedback: Provide clear, professional, and evidence-based comments to help authors improve their manuscripts.
7. No Personal Criticism: Reviewers must focus on the scientific and academic content of the manuscript rather than making personal judgments about the authors.

5. Plagiarism and Publication Misconduct

Is-Tihaduna does not tolerate plagiarism or any form of publication misconduct. All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software.

The journal considers the following practices unethical:

• Plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
• Data fabrication and falsification.
• Duplicate or redundant publication.
• Improper authorship attribution.
• Citation manipulation.
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest.
• Manipulation of the peer-review process.

Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism or other serious ethical violations may be rejected. For articles that have already been published, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, depending on the severity of the violation.

6. Peer Review Ethics

Is-Tihaduna applies a peer-review process to ensure the quality, validity, and originality of published research.

The journal maintains confidentiality throughout the review process. Reviewers are selected based on their academic expertise and relevance to the manuscript's subject area.

All editorial and review decisions must be based on academic considerations, including originality, methodological quality, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the development of knowledge in management, marketing, and economics.

7. Conflict of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their professional judgment or the publication process.

Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, personal relationships, institutional affiliations, professional competition, or other interests that could affect objectivity.

The editorial team will take appropriate measures to ensure that such conflicts do not compromise the integrity of the publication process.

8. Corrections and Retractions

Is-Tihaduna is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of its published content.

If significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, the journal will investigate the matter and take appropriate action.

Depending on the findings, the journal may publish:

• Corrections or corrigenda.
• Expressions of concern.
• Retractions of published articles.

All corrections and retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original publication to maintain transparency and the integrity of the scholarly record.

9. Publisher's Responsibilities

The publisher of Is-Tihaduna supports the editorial team in maintaining academic integrity and ethical publishing practices.

The publisher ensures that editorial decisions remain independent and that the journal's publication policies are implemented transparently and consistently.

The publisher also supports the journal in addressing ethical complaints, investigating publication misconduct, and maintaining the long-term accessibility and integrity of published articles.

10. Ethical Complaints and Appeals

Authors, reviewers, readers, and other stakeholders may submit complaints or appeals concerning publication ethics, editorial decisions, or suspected research misconduct.

All complaints will be handled confidentially, fairly, and objectively. The editorial team will investigate each case and take appropriate action in accordance with established publication ethics principles.

11. Commitment to Publication Ethics

Is-Tihaduna: Journal of Management, Marketing, and Economics is committed to upholding the principles of responsible scholarly publishing. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to respect these ethical standards to ensure the credibility, transparency, and quality of academic publications.

By submitting a manuscript to this journal, authors acknowledge and agree to comply with the publication ethics and editorial policies of Is-Tihaduna.