Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Paradigma: Jurnal Kalam dan Filsafat is a peer-reviewed academic journal published twice a year by the Department of Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta. This statement outlines the ethical standards that must be upheld by all parties involved in the publication process of this journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. It is based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

1. Editor Responsibilities

• Publication Decisions:
  Editors are responsible for deciding which articles should be published based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance to the journal’s scope, and contribution to the field.
• Fairness and Objectivity:
  Manuscripts are evaluated objectively, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, religion, nationality, or political views.
• Confidentiality:
  Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information to unauthorized parties.
• Conflicts of Interest:
  Editors must not use any unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts for personal advantage without the author’s explicit written consent.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions:
  Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their work.
• Competence and Timeliness:
  Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or are unable to complete a review on time must notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
• Confidentiality:
  All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential and must not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.
• Objectivity:
  Reviews must be conducted objectively, and criticism should be constructive, not personal.
• Acknowledgment of Sources:
  Reviewers must identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and alert the editor to any potential plagiarism or substantial similarity to other published work.
• Conflicts of Interest:
  Reviewers must avoid reviewing manuscripts in which they have competing, collaborative, or personal relationships with the authors or affiliated institutions.

3. Author Responsibilities

• Reporting Standards:
  Authors must provide an accurate, honest, and detailed account of their research. The manuscript should include sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work.
• Originality and Plagiarism:
  Authors must submit only original work. Any use of others’ work must be properly cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable.
• Multiple and Redundant Submissions:
  Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting the same work to multiple outlets constitutes unethical behavior.
• Acknowledgment of Sources:
  Proper acknowledgment of all sources must be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced their work.
• Authorship of the Paper:
  Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
• Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure:
  Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might affect the interpretation of their work, as well as all sources of funding.
• Errors in Published Work:
  If a significant error or inaccuracy is discovered after publication, authors must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

• The Department of Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy, Faculty of Ushuluddin, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, as the publisher of Paradigma, is committed to maintaining academic integrity at every stage of the publication process.
• The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests.
• The publisher works closely with editors to handle any ethical violations transparently and seriously.

For further information, please contact the editorial office at paradigma@apps.uinjkt.ac.id.