Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Alamtara: Jurnal Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam (Alamtara) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Program Studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam, Universitas Tarbiyatut Tholabah. The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractices. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in publishing an article in this journal, including authors, the Chief Editor, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher, based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the supporting institutions. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, agreeing upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved is paramount. As the publisher, Program Studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam, Universitas Tarbiyatut Tholabah takes its guardianship duties over all stages of publishing seriously and ensures that advertising or commercial revenue has no impact on editorial decisions.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in producing, performing, reviewing, or reporting research. Editors are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the scientific record when misconduct is suspected. Using COPE best practices, the Editors will investigate allegations fairly. Submitted manuscripts containing misconduct will be rejected, while published papers found to contain misconduct may be retracted with a notice linked to the original article.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published, guided by the journal's editorial policies and legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor may confer with other editors or reviewers in making decisions.

Complaints and Appeals

Alamtara maintains a clear procedure for handling complaints regarding the journal, Editorial Staff, Editorial Board, or Publisher. Complaints concerning editorial procedures, citation manipulation, or unfair reviews will be processed according to COPE guidelines. Complaints should be sent via email to: alamtarajurnal@gmail.com.

Duties of Editors

  • Fair Play: Manuscripts are evaluated solely for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
  • Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher.
  • Disclosure & Conflicts of Interest: Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Authors

  • Reporting Standards: Authors must present an accurate account of original research performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data must be represented accurately.
  • Data Access & Retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.
  • Originality & Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Appropriate citations must be used when incorporating the work or words of others.
  • Multiple or Concurrent Publication: Submitting essentially the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently is unacceptable.
  • Authorship & Contributorship: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the study. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
  • Fundamental Errors: When an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate to correct or retract the paper. Contact the Editor-in-Chief via WhatsApp at +62 855-8911-937 or email alamtarajurnal@gmail.com.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribution to Decisions: Peer review assists editors in making decisions and helps authors improve their papers.
  • Promptness: Any referee who feels unqualified or unable to provide a prompt review must notify the editor and excuse themselves.
  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively without personal criticism of the author.
  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships.

Ethical Oversight

If the research involves chemicals, human or animal subjects, procedures, or equipment with unusual hazards, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript and provide official ethical clearance certificates if required.