Publication Ethics

TAFAHHUM: Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

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

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

Submit original and unpublished manuscripts.
Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of research data.
Properly acknowledge all sources and contributions.
Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.
Obtain permission for copyrighted materials when necessary.
Disclose financial support and potential conflicts of interest.
Correct or retract articles when significant errors are identified.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must:

Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly.
Make editorial decisions based on academic quality and relevance.
Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process.
Avoid discrimination based on personal, institutional, religious, or national backgrounds.
Manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
Investigate allegations of publication misconduct.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

Conduct reviews objectively and professionally.
Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
Identify relevant published works that have not been cited.
Report suspected plagiarism or research misconduct.
Avoid reviewing manuscripts when conflicts of interest exist.
Provide constructive and timely feedback.

4. Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication

TAFAHHUM does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or data falsification.

All submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity screening. Suspected violations will be investigated by the editorial board.

5. Authorship and Acknowledgment

Authorship must reflect substantial intellectual contributions to the research.

Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.

6. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence their responsibilities or decisions.

7. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, personal data, or vulnerable populations must comply with applicable ethical standards and obtain approval from an authorized ethics committee when required.

8. Corrections and Retractions

The journal reserves the right to publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

TAFAHHUM is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible scholarly communication.