Allegations of research misconduct

The International Journal of Islamic Financial System (IJIFS) manages all allegations of research misconduct in accordance with internationally recognized ethical standards, including the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Authors are expected to carefully review the journal’s policies and author guidelines and to comply with all ethical requirements prior to submission.

Allegations of misconduct may involve manuscripts under review or articles that have already been published. IJIFS handles such cases with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness through the following procedure:

  1. The Editor in Chief may receive a formal report via email indicating suspected misconduct in a submitted or published article.
  2. The complainant must provide clear and specific evidence, such as highlighted text in cases of plagiarism, along with references to the original source.
  3. The Editor in Chief will initiate an investigation and may consult Section Editors, Associate Editors, or Advisory Editors as needed.
  4. The corresponding author(s) will be contacted and asked to respond with factual explanations and supporting documentation.
  5. If misconduct is confirmed or acknowledged, IJIFS may take appropriate action depending on the stage of publication:
    • For published articles, the journal may issue a correction, erratum, or retraction.
    • For manuscripts under review, revisions may be requested or the submission may be rejected.
  6. If the author(s) fail to respond within the required timeframe or provide an unsatisfactory explanation, the journal reserves the right to reject or retract the work. External experts or institutional authorities may be involved when necessary.
  7. The complainant will be notified of the final decision once the investigation is completed, and the case will then be closed.

IJIFS is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows COPE principles in maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.