The Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy (JITP) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in scholarly research and publication. Manuscripts reporting research involving human participants must comply with internationally recognized ethical principles and relevant institutional, national, and disciplinary regulations.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research has been conducted ethically and, where applicable, has received approval from an appropriate ethics review body such as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or research ethics committee.

JITP follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Principles for Research Involving Human Participants

Research submitted to JITP that involves human participants must demonstrate adherence to the following ethical principles:

1. Protection of Participants and Respect for Human Dignity

Researchers must ensure that participants are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Safeguards must be implemented to protect participants’ rights, welfare, and well-being throughout the research process.

2. Risk Assessment and Minimization of Harm

Researchers must anticipate potential risks associated with the study and take appropriate measures to minimize physical, psychological, social, cultural, or reputational harm.

3. Respect for Privacy and Avoidance of Undue Intrusion

Research methods must respect participants’ privacy and avoid unnecessary intrusion into their personal lives, beliefs, or cultural practices.

4. Informed Consent

Participation in research must be voluntary. Researchers must obtain informed consent from participants prior to data collection. Participants must be provided with clear information about:

• the purpose and objectives of the research

• research procedures and expected participation

• potential risks and benefits

• their right to decline participation or withdraw at any time without penalty

When research involves minors or legally vulnerable individuals, consent must be obtained from a parent, guardian, or authorized representative.

5. Confidentiality and Anonymity

Researchers must protect participants’ personal information and ensure confidentiality. Identifiable data must not be disclosed without explicit permission. Where possible, anonymity should be maintained by removing identifying information.

6. Fair Treatment and Recognition of Contributions

Participants must not be exploited. Researchers should ensure that participation is voluntary and fair, and that participants’ contributions are acknowledged appropriately when relevant.

7. Respect for Participants’ Intellectual and Cultural Rights

Researchers must respect intellectual contributions, cultural knowledge, and perspectives provided by participants. Any use of such knowledge must be conducted with integrity and proper acknowledgment.

8. Ethical Engagement in the Research Process

Researchers are encouraged to engage participants respectfully in the research process, particularly in studies involving communities, religious groups, or culturally sensitive topics.

Ethical Approval Requirements

For research involving human participants, authors should indicate whether the study received formal ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB), ethics committee, or equivalent authority.

Manuscripts should include:

• the name of the approving institution or ethics committee

• the approval number or reference code, where available

• confirmation that the research complied with relevant ethical guidelines

Example statement:

“This study received ethical approval from the [Name of Ethics Committee/Institution] under approval number [XXXX]. All participants provided informed consent prior to participation.”

If ethical approval was not required, authors must clearly explain the reason in the manuscript.

Research Involving Vulnerable Groups

Additional ethical considerations must be applied when research involves vulnerable populations, including:

• children or minors

• individuals with limited decision-making capacity

• marginalized communities

• religious or culturally sensitive groups

Researchers must ensure that participation is voluntary, respectful, and culturally appropriate.

Consent for Publication

When research includes personal data, interviews, images, or identifiable information, authors must confirm that participants have provided consent for publication.

If anonymity cannot be guaranteed, explicit written consent must be obtained prior to publication.

Documentation and Verification

JITP reserves the right to request documentation of ethical approval or participant consent at any stage of the editorial process. Failure to provide appropriate ethical documentation may result in:

• rejection of the manuscript

• suspension of the review process

• withdrawal of the article after publication if ethical violations are discovered

Commitment to Ethical Research

By submitting a manuscript to JITP, authors confirm that their research has been conducted in accordance with accepted ethical standards and that all necessary ethical approvals and participant consents have been obtained.

JITP periodically reviews and updates its ethical policies to remain aligned with evolving international best practices in academic publishing.