Allegations of Research Misconduct Policy

JIMPI: Jurnal Inovatif Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is committed to maintaining academic integrity and preventing research misconduct in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Types of Research Misconduct

The journal strictly prohibits research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, citation manipulation, duplicate publication, unethical authorship, and other violations of research and publication ethics.

All submitted and published manuscripts must comply with the principles of originality, transparency, honesty, and research integrity.

2. Reporting Allegations of Misconduct

Authors, reviewers, readers, and other parties may report suspected research misconduct to the Editorial Office through the journal's official contact information.

Reports should include a clear description of the alleged misconduct and relevant supporting evidence. The journal treats all allegations seriously and maintains confidentiality throughout the investigation process.

3. Investigation and Evaluation

The editorial team will conduct an initial assessment of reported allegations and examine the available evidence. Authors or other parties involved will be given an opportunity to provide clarification or respond to the allegations.

When necessary, the journal may consult independent experts or request further investigation by the relevant academic institutions, following COPE guidelines.

4. Editorial Actions and Sanctions

If research misconduct is substantiated, the journal may take appropriate actions depending on the severity of the violation, including:

  1. Requesting clarification or manuscript revision.
  2. Rejecting a manuscript under review.
  3. Publishing a correction or expression of concern.
  4. Retracting a published article.
  5. Notifying the authors' affiliated institutions when necessary.

All decisions will be based on available evidence, fairness, and established publication ethics standards.

5. Confidentiality and Fair Procedures

The journal is committed to handling allegations objectively, confidentially, and without discrimination. The identities of individuals reporting suspected misconduct will be protected to the extent reasonably possible.

The editorial team will ensure fair treatment of all parties and follow COPE guidelines in resolving allegations of research misconduct.