Ethics

Publication Ethics

In creating, disseminating, and sustaining the quality of knowledge. Such a process must be grounded in integrity, transparency, accountability, and fairness toward all stakeholders involved, including authors, editors, and peer reviewers. Therefore, the journal establishes publication ethics as a guiding framework for practice, to prevent academic misconduct and to strengthen the credibility of published works. This framework is based on the research integrity guidelines of Thailand’s National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the ethical standards and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the guidelines of the Thai Citation Index (TCI), together with internationally recognized research ethics principles. These measures are intended to ensure that the dissemination of research is conducted appropriately, upholds academic dignity, and contributes positively to society and the scholarly community as a whole.

1 Ethical Guidelines for Authors

  • Manuscripts must be original works and submitted in good faith as an academic trust (amanah).
  • Research data and findings must be accurate and honestly presented without fabrication or falsification.
  • Authors must provide sufficient methodological detail to allow scholarly verification and reuse.
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources are mandatory following APA 7th edition.
  • All authors listed must have made a genuine scholarly contribution to the work.
  • Financial support and potential conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.
  • Research involving humans or animals must have prior ethical approval from relevant authorities.

2 Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

  • Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Reviews must be conducted objectively and based solely on scholarly merit.
  • Reviewers should accept assignments only within their area of expertise.
  • Any conflict of interest must be disclosed to the editor, and the reviewer should decline the review if necessary.
  • Reviews should be completed within the agreed timeframe.

     2.1 Quality of Reviews

  • Review comments must be based on clear academic reasoning and scholarly evidence.
  • Reviewers should focus on providing constructive suggestions for improving the manuscript.
  • Comments must be written in a respectful and professional manner, recognizing the dignity of the authors.

     2.2 Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe.
  • Reviewers must inform the editor promptly if they are unable to carry out the review.
  • Reviewers must not use their role to seek personal benefit or to harm or disadvantage others.

3 Ethical Guidelines for Editors

  • Editors are responsible for maintaining a fair double-blind peer review process.
  • Editorial decisions must be based on academic quality and relevance to the journal scope.
  • Editors must act impartially and recuse themselves where conflicts of interest arise.
  • All editorial information and correspondence must be treated as confidential.

4 Human and Animal Rights and Bioethics

  • Research must respect dignity, safety, and the principle of non-harm.
  • Research involving humans or animals must receive prior ethical approval from appropriate authorities.
  • The journal upholds the protection of life in accordance with Islamic principles alongside international bioethical standards.

5 Withdrawal of Manuscripts

  • Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before a final publication decision is made, with a clear explanation.
  • Late withdrawal without valid justification may be regarded as inappropriate academic conduct.

6 Post-Publication Ethics

  • The journal remains responsible for the ethical integrity of articles after publication.
  • If errors or ethical concerns are identified, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.
  • All post-publication actions must be conducted transparently, fairly, and in the public interest.

7 Copyright and Licensing

  • Articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
  • Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.
  • Users may copy, distribute, adapt, and reuse the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided proper attribution is given.
  • Reuse of the work must not misrepresent the original findings or harm the reputation of the authors.

8 Article Retraction Policy

The journal follows the ethical guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Thai Citation Index (TCI). Article retraction is applied only when necessary and based on clear evidence, with the primary aim of maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

Grounds for Retraction

  • Redundant or duplicate publication.
  • Significant plagiarism.
  • Fabrication, falsification, or serious misrepresentation of research data.
  • Serious violations of research ethics or publication ethics.

Retraction Procedure and Outcome

  • Retracted articles will remain accessible in the journal archive to preserve the completeness of the academic record.
  • The article will be clearly identified as RETRACTED, including a visible watermark on the article file.
  • Depending on the severity of the case, the editorial board may impose additional measures, such as temporary suspension of the author’s right to submit manuscripts for up to five issues.

Retraction is not intended as a punitive action against authors but as a corrective measure to protect the reliability, transparency, and credibility of published research. All decisions are made by the editorial board through a fair and transparent process, in accordance with COPE and TCI guidelines.

References

Committee on Publication Ethics. (2019). COPE core practices. https://publicationethics.org/core-practices
Committee on Publication Ethics. (2023). COPE guidelines and flowcharts. https://publicationethics.org/guidance
Thai Citation Index Centre. (2023). Guidelines on publication ethics and article retraction. https://tci-thailand.org
International Journal of Islamic Thought. (n.d.). Ethics statement. https://www.ukm.my/ijit/ethics-statement/
Creative Commons. (n.d.). Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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