Publication Ethics

Mutawatir: Jurnal Keilmuan Tafsir Hadith is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, published biannually in both open-access digital and print formats. This statement defines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics and aligns with ethical standards required by Scopus and Web of Science (WoS).

1. Ethical Principles of Publication

The publication of scholarly work in this journal contributes to the advancement of knowledge in Qur’anic and Hadith studies. All parties involved are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and accountability.

The publisher, the Department of Al-Qur’an and Hadith, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, is committed to:

  • Ensuring editorial independence
  • Preventing any influence of advertising or commercial interests on editorial decisions
  • Maintaining integrity throughout the publication process

2. Editorial Responsibilities

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted for publication based on:

  • Academic merit
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope
  • Validity and originality of the research

Decisions are made independently and may be guided by legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and are not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research and must disclose any conflicts of interest.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribute to editorial decisions through objective and constructive review
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Conduct reviews in a timely manner
  • Identify relevant uncited work
  • Declare conflicts of interest and withdraw when necessary

All reviews must be conducted under a double-blind peer review system.

4. Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, original, and transparent research findings with sufficient detail for replication.

Originality and Plagiarism

All submissions must be original. The journal uses Turnitin for plagiarism detection.

Multiple Submission

Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts that may influence their work.

Corrections

Authors must promptly notify the journal if significant errors are identified after publication.

5. Publication Malpractice Statement

Mutawatir: Jurnal Keilmuan Tafsir Hadith strictly prohibits all forms of publication malpractice and unethical behavior.

5.1 Forms of Malpractice

The journal defines malpractice to include:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication and falsification
  • Citation manipulation
  • Redundant or duplicate publication
  • Authorship misconduct (ghost, guest, or gift authorship)
  • Peer review manipulation (fake reviewers or interference in the review process)

5.2 Handling of Misconduct

All allegations of misconduct will be addressed in accordance with COPE guidelines through:

  • Initial editorial assessment
  • Communication with involved parties
  • Request for clarification and supporting evidence
  • Institutional notification when necessary

5.3 Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

When misconduct or errors are confirmed:

  • Corrections will be issued for minor issues
  • Retractions will be issued for serious violations
  • Expressions of Concern may be published during ongoing investigations

All notices will be clearly linked to the original article.

5.4 Complaints and Appeals

The journal provides a mechanism for authors and reviewers to submit complaints or appeals regarding:

  • Editorial decisions
  • Ethical concerns

All cases will be handled transparently and fairly.

5.5 Sanctions

If malpractice is confirmed, the journal may:

  • Reject or retract the manuscript
  • Prohibit future submissions
  • Notify affiliated institutions
  • Publicly document the misconduct

6. References

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
  • Elsevier. Scopus Content Policy and Selection
  • Elsevier. Publishing Ethics
  • Clarivate. Web of Science Journal Evaluation Criteria