Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

JIMPI: Jurnal Inovatif Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Islamic Education Management Study Program, Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah, Pasuruan, Indonesia.

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, transparency, and accountability. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

1. Responsibilities of Editors

Editorial Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on their originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, and peer-review recommendations.

Editorial decisions must remain independent of commercial interests, institutional influence, or personal relationships.

Fair Evaluation

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, political beliefs, or other personal characteristics unrelated to academic quality.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must protect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and may disclose manuscript information only to individuals directly involved in the editorial and peer-review process.

Unpublished materials must not be used for personal research or other purposes without the authors' explicit written permission.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and provide constructive feedback to help authors improve the quality, clarity, and scientific validity of their work.

Objectivity and Professionalism

Reviews must be conducted objectively, fairly, and professionally. Reviewers should provide evidence-based comments and avoid personal criticism, discriminatory language, or unsupported judgments.

Confidentiality and Timeliness

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or discuss their contents without editorial authorization.

Reviewers who lack the necessary expertise or cannot complete the review within the agreed timeframe must promptly inform the editor.

Recognition of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published research that has not been appropriately cited and report any suspected plagiarism, substantial similarity, or overlap with previously published work.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Reporting Standards and Research Integrity

Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their research, including appropriate descriptions of research methods, findings, and interpretations.

Fabrication, falsification, misleading presentation of data, and other forms of research misconduct are strictly prohibited.

Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original works. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all sources, ideas, data, and materials obtained from other publications.

Plagiarism, including inappropriate paraphrasing and unattributed reproduction of another person's work, is unacceptable.

Multiple and Simultaneous Submissions

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publish substantially identical research in different publications without appropriate justification, disclosure, and permission.

Authorship and Contributions

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All authors must approve the final manuscript and accept responsibility for its integrity. Further requirements are provided in the journal's Authorship and Contributorship Policy.

Research Ethics

Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical requirements, including informed consent, privacy protection, confidentiality, and ethical approval where required. Detailed requirements are available in the journal's Research Ethics and Ethical Clearance Policy.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

JIMPI: Jurnal Inovatif Manajemen Pendidikan Islam requires authors, editors, and reviewers to disclose any financial or non-financial interests that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, their professional judgment.

Authors

Authors must disclose relevant financial support, institutional relationships, personal interests, or other potential conflicts that may affect the conduct, interpretation, or reporting of their research.

Editors

Editors must withdraw from handling manuscripts when personal, professional, financial, or institutional relationships may compromise their impartiality. Such manuscripts must be assigned to another qualified editor without the relevant conflict.

Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest arising from personal relationships, academic collaboration, institutional affiliations, financial interests, or professional competition. Reviewers with conflicts that could compromise their objectivity must decline the review assignment or seek guidance from the editor.

All disclosed conflicts will be evaluated and managed by the editorial team to preserve the fairness and independence of the publication process.

5. Generative Artificial Intelligence

The journal supports the responsible and transparent use of generative artificial intelligence in academic research and manuscript preparation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of AI-assisted content. The use of generative AI must comply with the journal's Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.

6. Allegations of Research Misconduct

The journal takes allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, unethical authorship, and other research misconduct seriously. Reports of suspected misconduct will be assessed fairly and confidentially. Authors and other parties involved will be given an opportunity to provide clarification. When necessary, the journal may consult independent experts or relevant academic institutions. Further procedures are described in the journal's Allegations of Research Misconduct Policy.

7. Post-Publication Discussion

The journal encourages constructive academic discussion, scholarly criticism, and clarification of published research. Readers and researchers may submit comments or concerns regarding published articles to the Editorial Office. Substantive comments may be forwarded to the authors for clarification or response. Further information is available in the journal's Post-Publication Discussion Policy.

8. Corrections and Retractions

Authors must promptly inform the Editorial Office if significant errors or inaccuracies are identified in their published work. The journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to preserve the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record. All such actions will be handled transparently and in accordance with the journal's Corrections and Retractions Policy.

9. Publisher Responsibilities and Editorial Independence

The publisher supports the journal's editorial operations and is committed to maintaining ethical publishing practices. The publisher must not interfere with decisions concerning manuscript acceptance, rejection, peer review, or editorial evaluation. Publication fees, institutional support, and other financial considerations must not influence editorial decisions. The journal does not accept commercial advertising. Information regarding journal ownership, financial transparency, and related practices is provided in the following policies:

• Ownership and Management
• Revenue Sources
• Advertising
• Direct Marketing

10. Ethical Complaints and Appeals

Authors, reviewers, and readers may submit complaints concerning editorial conduct, ethical violations, or publication decisions through the journal's official contact channels. The editorial team will review complaints objectively and provide an opportunity for clarification where appropriate. Appeals against editorial decisions will be considered based on the evidence presented, but an appeal does not guarantee a change in the original decision. Complaints involving an editor will be referred to another editor or an appropriate representative of the publisher to ensure impartial handling. The journal is committed to resolving ethical concerns fairly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable COPE guidance.