Publication Ethics

KAJIAN: Journal of Accounting, Management, and Islamic Banking recognizes the importance of ethical principles in scholarly publishing and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

This publication ethics statement is based on the best practice guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers.

The journal also refers to ethical guidance from:

• Elsevier Publishing Ethics Resource Kit
• COPE Responsible Research Publication: International Standards for Authors
• COPE Responsible Research Publication: International Standards for Editors
• COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
• COPE Retraction Guidelines

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in KAJIAN: Journal of Accounting, Management, and Islamic Banking contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge and reflects the quality of research conducted by authors and their affiliated institutions. Peer-reviewed publications support the scientific method and ensure the credibility of academic communication.

The publisher, Yetti Afrida Center Foundation, is committed to safeguarding all stages of the publication process and ensuring that editorial decisions are made independently, without influence from advertising, sponsorship, or other commercial interests.

1. Duties of Editors

Fairness and Editorial Independence

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, including originality, significance, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, political views, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts except to the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisors, and publisher when appropriate.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information for personal research and must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which manuscripts will be published, based on reviewers’ recommendations, legal considerations, and the scholarly value of the work.

Investigation of Misconduct

Editors will investigate allegations of unethical behavior and may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary.

2. Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and help authors improve the quality of their work.

Promptness

Reviewers should decline invitations if they lack the necessary expertise or cannot complete the review within the requested timeframe.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed without authorization.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively and supported by clear and constructive comments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant literature not cited by the authors and alert editors to possible overlap or plagiarism.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline reviews when appropriate.

3. Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, original, and objective accounts of their research.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide raw data and should retain such data for at least ten years after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and properly cite all sources used.

Multiple Submission

Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical.

Authorship

Only individuals who made substantial contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose all financial and non-financial conflicts of interest.

Ethical Compliance

Research involving humans or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and approvals.

Participation in Peer Review

Authors must respond to reviewers’ comments and provide revisions promptly.

Correction of Errors

Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the journal if significant errors are discovered after publication.

4. Duties of the Publisher

The publisher, Yetti Afrida Center Foundation, works with editors to address allegations of misconduct and ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content.

Section A. Publication and Authorship

1. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.
2. Review criteria include originality, relevance, significance, clarity, and language quality.
3. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, revision, or rejection.
4. Accepted manuscripts must comply with copyright and plagiarism regulations.
5. Duplicate publication is prohibited.

Section B. Authors’ Responsibilities

1. Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
2. Authors must participate in peer review.
3. All listed authors must have significantly contributed.
4. Data presented must be authentic.
5. Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed.
6. Errors discovered after publication must be reported promptly.

Section C. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Provide objective and constructive reviews.
3. Identify uncited relevant references.
4. Report possible plagiarism or overlap.
5. Avoid reviewing manuscripts with conflicts of interest.

Section D. Editors’ Responsibilities

1. Make independent editorial decisions.
2. Ensure publication quality and integrity.
3. Preserve reviewer anonymity.
4. Address ethical concerns and misconduct.
5. Publish corrections or retractions when necessary.
6. Avoid conflicts of interest.