Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

 

1. Commitment to Publication Ethics

The Journal of Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior in scholarly publishing. The journal follows the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and complies with all applicable national and international regulations related to academic publishing and research integrity.

All parties involved in the publication process — including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — are expected to adhere to these ethical standards.

 

2. Editorial Responsibilities

2.1 Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts are accepted for publication. Decisions are based solely on the manuscript’s scholarly merit, originality, clarity, relevance to the journal’s scope, and compliance with ethical standards.

2.2 Fair Play and Non-Discrimination

Manuscripts are evaluated without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.

2.3 Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, or the publisher, as appropriate.

2.4 Conflicts of Interest

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest, whether financial, institutional, or personal.

 

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal.

Reviewers are expected to:

1. Assist the editors in making editorial decisions through objective, constructive, and timely peer review.
2. Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.
3. Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
4. Alert the editor to any suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or ethical misconduct.
5. Decline to review manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.

 

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to the journal must ensure that:

1. Originality and Plagiarism
   Submitted manuscripts are original works and have not been published or submitted elsewhere. Proper citation and quotation are required where the work of others is used.
2. Multiple or Redundant Publication
   Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
3. Data Accuracy and Availability
   Authors must present accurate data and be prepared to provide raw data if requested for editorial review.
4. Authorship
   All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and approve the final manuscript.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources
   All sources of funding, institutional support, and relevant literature must be properly acknowledged.
6. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
   Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.
7. Errors in Published Works
   If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor so that a correction or retraction can be issued.

 

5. Publication Malpractice and Ethical Misconduct

The journal takes allegations of misconduct seriously. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Citation manipulation
• Improper authorship practices

The journal follows COPE guidelines in investigating suspected misconduct. Appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, correction, retraction, or notification of the authors’ institutions.

 

6. Corrections and Retractions

When errors are identified that affect the integrity or interpretation of published content, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with COPE recommendations.

 

7. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions. All complaints are handled fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with COPE procedures.

 

8. Ethical Oversight

The journal is committed to continuous improvement of ethical practices and regularly reviews its policies to ensure compliance with international publishing standards.