Allegations of Research Misconduct Policy
Allegations of Research Misconduct Policy
Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman is committed to upholding academic integrity, research ethics, and the quality of scholarly publications. The journal takes all allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously and strives to prevent, identify, and address unethical practices that may compromise scientific credibility, public trust, and academic standards.
1. Definition of Research Misconduct
Research misconduct refers to actions that significantly deviate from accepted ethical and professional standards in the conduct, reporting, or review of scholarly research. Such misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Fabrication
Making up data, research findings, observations, or results and presenting them as genuine research outcomes. - Falsification
Manipulating research materials, equipment, procedures, data, or results in a manner that misrepresents the actual findings of the research. - Plagiarism
Using another person's ideas, data, results, or written work without proper acknowledgment, citation, or attribution. - Redundant or Duplicate Publication
Submitting or publishing the same or substantially similar work in more than one journal without appropriate disclosure or authorization. - Ethical Violations
Failure to obtain required ethical approvals, disregard for informed consent procedures, or breaches of participant confidentiality and rights. - Authorship Misconduct
Including individuals who did not make substantial contributions to the work (guest or gift authorship), excluding eligible contributors, or otherwise manipulating authorship records. - Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest
Failing to disclose personal, professional, institutional, or financial relationships that could influence the objectivity or interpretation of the research.
2. Reporting Allegations of Misconduct
Readers, reviewers, editors, researchers, or any other concerned parties who identify or suspect research or publication misconduct in a manuscript under review or in a published article are encouraged to submit a formal report to the journal.
How to Submit a Report
Reports should be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief of Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman through the journal’s official contact channels.
The report should include:
- The title of the manuscript or published article, including volume, issue, and DOI (if available).
- A clear description of the alleged misconduct.
- Relevant supporting evidence, such as comparison texts, source documents, data irregularities, or supporting links.
Confidentiality of Whistleblowers
The journal will protect the identity of whistleblowers to the fullest extent permitted by applicable regulations. All reports will be handled confidentially, fairly, and impartially.
3. Investigation and Handling Procedures
In addressing allegations of research and publication misconduct, Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Misconduct Investigation Workflow
Allegation Received
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Initial Assessment by the Editor-in-Chief
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Sufficient Evidence Identified
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Request for Author Clarification
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Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Explanation Explanation or
or Minor Error No Response
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Case Closed or Formal Investigation
Correction Published by Investigation Committee
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Final Decision and Action
Investigation Stages
- Initial Assessment
The Editor-in-Chief conducts a preliminary evaluation of the allegation to determine whether the claim is credible and supported by sufficient evidence. - Request for Author Clarification
If the allegation appears substantiated, the corresponding author will be contacted and asked to explain, supporting documentation, or relevant research data within a timeframe specified by the journal. - Formal Investigation
If the author's response is unsatisfactory or if no response is received, the journal may establish an independent investigation committee or coordinate with the author's affiliated institution to conduct a formal inquiry.
4. Corrective Actions and Sanctions
If research misconduct is confirmed following a thorough investigation, the Editorial Board may impose one or more of the following measures, depending on the severity of the violation:
- Manuscript Rejection
Any manuscript under review may be immediately rejected. - Correction or Erratum
The journal may publish an official correction if the identified error is minor and does not significantly affect the validity of the study's findings. - Article Retraction
If the misconduct substantially compromises the reliability or integrity of the research, the published article will be formally retracted, accompanied by a public retraction notice. - Institutional Notification
The findings of the investigation may be communicated to the author's affiliated institution, funding agency, or other relevant authorities for further action. - Submission Ban
Authors found guilty of serious misconduct may be subject to a temporary or permanent ban from submitting manuscripts to Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman
5. Journal Commitment
Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic honesty, research transparency, and scholarly responsibility. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers, are expected to adhere to these ethical principles to ensure the quality, credibility, and integrity of the scholarly work published by the journal.
