Publication Ethics And Malpractice Statement

VIVENDUM: Vision of Islamic Values Dynamics Journal

VIVENDUM: Vision of Islamic Values Dynamics Journal (e-ISSN: 3110-4940 ) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Yayasan Nusantara Sains Natura, appearing twice a year in June and December. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for the dissemination of original research in Islamic studies, covering Islamic Textual Studies and Contemporary Interpretation, Islamic Thought and Philosophical Discourse, Islamic Law and Social Dynamics, Islamic Spirituality and Human Development, Islamic Society and Cultural Transformation, Islamic Ethics and Global Challenges, Islamic Education and Knowledge Integration, Islamic Communication and Media Studies, Islamic Economics and Sustainable Development, and Interfaith Relations and Peace Studies. This statement sets out the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in publishing with VIVENDUM — editors, authors, reviewers, and the publisher — and is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which of the submitted manuscripts will be published, guided by the validity of the work and its relevance to researchers and readers. Editors act within the constraints of applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism, and may consult with other editors or reviewers before reaching a decision.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual and academic merit, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political views.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher, as appropriate to the editorial process.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by an editor in their own research without the express written consent of the author. Editors with a conflict of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with an author must recuse themselves from the review of that manuscript.

Plagiarism and Research Integrity Screening

Every manuscript is screened for plagiarism and other integrity concerns using similarity-check software prior to being sent for review, and again before publication. Manuscripts showing indications of plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification are rejected or returned to the author for correction.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and, through communication with the author, helps improve the quality of the manuscript.

Promptness

A reviewer who feels unqualified to review a manuscript, or who knows that a prompt review will not be possible, should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shown to or discussed with anyone other than as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively, with observations expressed clearly and supported by argument. Personal criticism of the author is not acceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that the authors have not cited, and should draw the editor's attention to any substantial similarity between the manuscript under review and any other published work known to them.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists with any of the authors or their institutions.

Review Process

Each manuscript submitted to VIVENDUM is independently evaluated by at least two reviewers through a double-blind review process. The decision to accept, revise, or reject a manuscript is based on the reviewers' recommendations; a third reviewer may be invited where necessary.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research must present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance, with sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the study. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must submit entirely original work, and any use of the work or words of others must be properly cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit manuscripts describing essentially the same research to more than one journal, nor submit the same manuscript concurrently to more than one journal.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite publications that have influenced the nature of the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All who have made such contributions should be listed as co-authors, while other contributors should be acknowledged. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have seen and approved the final manuscript before submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that could be construed to influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript, along with all sources of financial support for the study.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error in their own published work, it is their obligation to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.

Retraction Policy

VIVENDUM follows COPE's retraction guidelines. Articles may be retracted or corrected in cases of clear evidence of unreliable findings, plagiarism, duplicate publication, unethical research, or fraudulent authorship. Retractions and corrections are clearly marked and linked to the original article.