Al-Hikmah Journal is published by the Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab and Da'wah (FUAD) and the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) of Pontianak, Indonesia.

This statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication of articles in this journal, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

The Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab and Da'wah (FUAD) and the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) of IAIN Pontianak, as the publishers of Al-Hikmah Journal, are responsible for and committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial revenues have no impact or influence on editorial decisions.

Furthermore, FUAD and LP2M of IAIN Pontianak, together with the editorial team, will facilitate communication with other journals and/or publishers whenever necessary.

Publication Decisions

The editors of Al-Hikmah Journal are responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published based on the recommendations and evaluations provided by peer reviewers. Editors may consult with peer reviewers when making publication decisions.

Fairness and Editorial Evaluation

Editors shall evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.

Editors shall ensure that submitted manuscripts are consistent with the journal's aims, scope, and academic disciplines. Peer reviewers' recommendations serve as the basis for editorial decisions regarding whether a manuscript is accepted, accepted with major or minor revisions, or rejected.

A manuscript may be rejected for several reasons, including being outside the scope of Social Sciences and Humanities, particularly the fields of Ushuluddin, Adab, and Da'wah; insufficient scientific quality; fundamental methodological errors; or the author's refusal to address reasonable recommendations from peer reviewers without adequate justification.

The publication order of accepted manuscripts shall be determined based on the order in which manuscripts and their revisions are received by the editorial board.

Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to individuals other than the corresponding authors, peer reviewers, or other parties directly involved in the editorial process as authorized by the journal.

Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions by providing academic and substantive evaluations of submitted manuscripts. Through editorial communication, reviewers' comments and recommendations are subsequently conveyed to the authors to support improvements in the quality of their manuscripts.

Confidentiality

Every manuscript received for review must be treated as a confidential document. Reviewers must not disclose, display, or discuss the manuscript with other individuals unless explicitly authorized by the editor.

Objectivity and Scientific Evaluation

Peer reviews must be conducted objectively and supported by clear, reasoned arguments consistent with established academic and scientific standards.

Accuracy and Originality

Authors must prepare manuscripts based on accurate and original research reports. Research findings and supporting information must be presented truthfully and responsibly in accordance with academic standards.

References and Citations

Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all references and sources used in their manuscripts in accordance with established academic writing and citation guidelines.

Plagiarism Prevention

Authors must ensure that their submitted manuscripts are free from plagiarism. All ideas, statements, findings, and materials derived from other sources must be appropriately acknowledged.

Original Submission and Multiple Publication

Authors must ensure that manuscripts submitted to Al-Hikmah Journal have not been previously published in other publication outlets and are not simultaneously under consideration for publication in another journal.

Authorship and Contributor Responsibilities

Authors must reach a mutual agreement regarding the roles and contributions of all individuals involved in preparing the manuscript. The designation and order of the primary author and co-authors must be agreed upon before submission.

Research Ethics

Authors must ensure that all research activities have been conducted in accordance with applicable research ethics and professional ethical standards.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published manuscripts, they are obligated to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editorial team to retract or correct the publication as appropriate.

All authors intending to submit manuscripts to Al-Hikmah Journal are requested to download and complete the Author Declaration Form before submitting their manuscripts.

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