AL-AQIDAH: Journal Study Islamic is a peer-reviewed journal published by Institut Agama Islam Al-Aqidah Al-Hasyimiyyah Jakarta. This publication ethics statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. It follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Best Practice Guidelines.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in this journal contributes to the development of reliable scientific knowledge. Therefore, every author, reviewer, editor, and publisher must uphold the highest standards of publication ethics.

Editors' Responsibilities

• Publication Decisions – Editors determine which submitted manuscripts deserve publication.
• Fair Play – Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit without discrimination.
• Confidentiality – Editors keep all submitted manuscripts confidential.
• Conflict of Interest – Editors may not use unpublished information for personal research.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

Authors' Responsibilities

• ✔ Report research accurately.
• ✔ Retain and provide research data when requested.
• ✔ Submit only original work.
• ✔ Avoid duplicate publication.
• ✔ Cite all relevant sources appropriately.
• ✔ List only qualified authors.
• ✔ Disclose conflicts of interest.
• ✔ Correct significant errors after publication.

Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher is committed to maintaining editorial independence and ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions. The journal also supports ethical publishing practices, corrections, and retractions when necessary.