Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

TsuRAYA: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is a peer-reviewed national journal. This statement outlines the ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, peer reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on the COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential part of building a respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles are the foundation of the scientific method, and therefore it is essential to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior.

The publisher of TsuRAYA, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Raden Abdullah Yaqin, takes its role as custodian of all publishing stages seriously and is committed to ensuring that no commercial influence affects editorial decisions. The Editorial Board will support transparent communication and uphold academic integrity.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, citation manipulation, or unethical practices in conducting or reporting research. If research misconduct is detected, the Editors will follow COPE guidelines in investigating and resolving the issue fairly. Articles found to involve misconduct will be rejected or retracted, and corrections or retractions will be published as needed.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted for publication. The decision is based on the quality, significance, and originality of the research, and guided by the journal’s editorial policies and applicable legal requirements regarding copyright and plagiarism.

Complaints and Appeals

TsuRAYA provides a clear procedure for handling complaints related to the editorial process, citation manipulation, or reviewer/editorial bias. Complaints must be submitted via email to the editorial office and will be processed in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit without regard to race, gender, religious belief, ethnicity, citizenship, or political orientation of the authors.

Confidentiality

The editorial team and reviewers must keep all manuscripts confidential and must not disclose information to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial staff as appropriate.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist the editor in making decisions and provide constructive feedback to authors.

  • Promptness: Reviewers who cannot complete a review on time should notify the editor immediately.

  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential.

  • Objectivity: Reviews should be objective and supported by clear arguments.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers must identify relevant uncited work and report any overlap with other publications.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must decline to review if conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Authors

  • Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate, original, and reproducible results. Fraudulent statements are unethical and unacceptable.

  • Data Access and Retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for verification.

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite the work of others.

  • Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously.

  • Authorship: Authorship should reflect significant contributions, and all co-authors must approve the final manuscript.

  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose financial or other conflicts that could influence their work.

  • Errors in Published Work: Authors must promptly notify the editor if errors are discovered in their published work.

  • Ethical Oversight: Research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data must comply with ethical standards and provide clearance where required.

Intellectual Property and Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright but grant the journal publishing rights. All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons license, as declared in the journal’s copyright policy.

Peer-Review Policy

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two experts in the field. Details of the peer review process are published on the journal’s website.

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

TsuRAYA welcomes post-publication discussions and corrections. Readers may submit comments, and authors may reply. If necessary, corrections, retractions, or editorial notes will be published to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.