The Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical authorship practices. Upholding research integrity is central to our mission as an open-access, peer-reviewed journal serving the global academic community.
To protect the quality and credibility of scholarly communication, all submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough ethical screening before being considered for peer review.
🛑 Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves presenting the ideas, words, data, or findings of another person as one’s own without proper attribution. This includes direct copying, close paraphrasing, or summarizing without adequate citation. It also covers the reuse of one’s previously published work without disclosure, commonly referred to as self-plagiarism.
At JIBEP, we define plagiarism in accordance with the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any degree of unacknowledged use of another’s work is treated as a serious violation of our publication ethics.
🔍 Screening for Plagiarism
All manuscripts submitted to JIBEP are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. This screening is conducted as part of the initial editorial assessment.
If significant overlap with previously published work is detected, the manuscript may be rejected immediately or returned to the author for revision. Minor similarities may be tolerated if the source is clearly cited and the reuse is justified.
Authors are expected to review their manuscripts thoroughly and ensure all borrowed content is properly quoted, paraphrased, and referenced before submission.
⚠️ Research Misconduct Beyond Plagiarism
In addition to plagiarism, JIBEP actively investigates other forms of misconduct, including:
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate or simultaneous submission to multiple journals
- Improper authorship practices, including ghostwriting or gift authorship
- Manipulation of citations for artificial inflation
Any such behavior undermines academic trust and may lead to immediate rejection or post-publication retraction.
🧾 Consequences of Misconduct
When misconduct is identified, the journal follows a transparent and fair investigation process. Authors will be contacted for clarification and may be asked to respond to specific concerns raised by reviewers, editors, or plagiarism reports.
If misconduct is confirmed:
- The manuscript may be rejected or retracted
- A formal notice of retraction or correction may be issued
- The author’s institution may be notified
- Future submissions may be barred
These steps are taken to protect the academic record and preserve the journal’s integrity.
🧠 Author Responsibility
Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy and originality of their submissions. It is their duty to verify all content for proper citation and to ensure the manuscript complies with JIBEP’s ethical policies.
Before submitting a manuscript, authors should:
- Use reliable citation software
- Review all sources and quotations
- Check for unintentional overlap or improper paraphrasing
- Ensure all listed authors have reviewed and approved the final version
