Allegations of Misconduct

MIMBAR TRIBAKTI: Journal of Islamic Studies and Education is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Any allegation of research or publication misconduct—including, but not limited to, plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, duplicate or redundant publication, unethical research practices, improper authorship, undeclared conflicts of interest, or manipulation of citations—will be taken seriously and handled in a fair, transparent, and confidential manner.

 

Upon receiving an allegation of misconduct, the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board, will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the allegation has sufficient merit and falls within the journal’s scope. During this stage, all parties involved will be treated with impartiality, and confidentiality will be strictly maintained to protect the integrity of the process.

 

If the allegation is deemed credible, the journal will initiate a formal investigation in accordance with the guidelines and flowcharts provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The author(s) will be notified of the allegation and given an opportunity to respond and provide clarification or supporting evidence within a specified timeframe. When necessary, the journal may seek advice from independent experts or refer the matter to the relevant institutions or research ethics committees.

 

Based on the outcome of the investigation, the journal may take appropriate actions, including but not limited to:

 

·       rejection of the manuscript;

·       request for correction or clarification;

·       publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction;

·       temporary or permanent restriction on future submissions from the author(s);

·       notification of the author’s affiliated institution or funding body, if warranted.

 

If misconduct is identified after publication, MIMBAR TRIBAKTI: Journal of Islamic Studies and Education will act promptly to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record by issuing transparent and clearly labeled notices in accordance with COPE recommendations.

 

All decisions related to allegations of misconduct are made with due process, fairness, and respect for academic ethics. This policy reflects the journal’s commitment to maintaining trust, accountability, and credibility in scholarly publishing within the fields of Islamic studies and Islamic education