Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

IJIEFER is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring integrity at every stage of the publication process. The journal strictly adheres to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all stakeholders—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—to uphold these ethical principles in their respective roles. IJIEFER remains committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and scholarly excellence in the fields of Islamic economics, finance, and related disciplines.

1. Responsibilities of the Editorial Team

Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief, in collaboration with the editorial board, holds full responsibility for determining which manuscripts are suitable for publication. Decisions are made objectively, based on the originality, scholarly merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and overall contribution to the advancement of the field.

Fairness
All submitted manuscripts are assessed solely on their academic content, without discrimination based on the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic background, nationality, or political views. The editorial team is committed to ensuring an equitable and unbiased review process.

Confidentiality
The editorial team must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts. Information about a submission may only be disclosed to the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher when appropriate and necessary for the review process.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished information or data obtained from submitted manuscripts for personal research or any other purpose without explicit written consent from the author(s). Editors are also required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision
Reviewers play a vital role in supporting the editorial team’s decision-making process by providing expert evaluations that help determine a manuscript’s suitability for publication. Their feedback also guides authors in improving the quality, clarity, and rigor of their work.

Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as strictly confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or disclose any part of the manuscript with others unless authorized by the Editor-in-Chief. Information obtained through the peer review process must not be used for personal advantage.

Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted in a fair, objective, and professional manner. Comments should be specific, evidence-based, and aimed at helping authors improve their manuscripts. Personal criticism or biased remarks against the author are unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers are responsible for identifying relevant published work that has not been properly cited by the authors. Any indication of plagiarism, overlap, or significant similarity with other published materials should be reported to the editorial team promptly.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must immediately declare any potential conflicts of interest—whether personal, financial, professional, or institutional—that could influence their judgment. They should decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist to maintain the integrity and impartiality of the review process.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that all submissions represent original work and that the ideas, data, or words of others are properly acknowledged and cited. Manuscripts submitted to IJIEFER are subject to plagiarism screening using reliable detection software. Any form of plagiarism or unethical borrowing of content will result in rejection or retraction.

Data Access and Retention
Authors are expected to retain and, when requested, provide access to the raw data supporting their manuscript to verify the validity of the results. Such data should be preserved for a reasonable period following publication.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is strictly prohibited. Authors should not publish redundant or overlapping research that describes essentially the same findings.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of all data sources, references, and intellectual contributions is required. Authors must give credit where it is due and obtain permission to reproduce content where necessary.

Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All listed co-authors must have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing their research outcomes or interpretations. Transparency in such matters helps maintain trust in the scientific record.

Ethical Approval and Informed Consent
For research involving human participants, authors must provide evidence of prior ethical approval and confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants. All procedures must comply with institutional and international ethical standards.

4. Research Misconduct and Correction Policies

IJIEFER upholds a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of research and publication misconduct. The journal takes proactive measures to identify and prevent unethical practices, including but not limited to plagiarism, citation manipulation, data falsification or fabrication, duplicate publication, and improper authorship attribution.

When evidence of misconduct is identified, IJIEFER will take appropriate corrective action, which may include:

• Rejecting or retracting the manuscript;

• Issuing a public correction, clarification, or apology as appropriate;

• Notifying the author’s affiliated institution or funding body;

• Imposing a temporary or permanent ban on future submissions.

These actions are guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to ensure fairness and integrity in the publication process.

Where misconduct is identified, IJIEFER will:
· Reject or retract the manuscript
· Notify the author’s institution if necessary
· Impose a ban on future submissions

IJIEFER also publishes corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when needed.

6. Complaints and Appeals
Authors and reviewers who wish to raise concerns or appeal editorial decisions may do so by contacting the Editor-in-Chief directly. All complaints will be handled impartially, promptly, and in confidence.
IJIEFER remains committed to academic integrity, transparency, and accountability at every stage of the publication process. The journal values constructive feedback and continuously strives to uphold ethical and professional standards in scholarly publishing.