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Dirham: Journal of Islamic Economics is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing practices and academic integrity. This journal follows the principles and guidelines of international publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Ethical Principles

1. Duties of Authors

Authors are required to:

  • Submit original works that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • Ensure that all sources are properly cited and referenced.

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplication of publication.

  • Acknowledge all contributors appropriately.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest related to the research or publication.

  • Ensure that research involving human subjects complies with ethical and legal standards.

  • Take responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the content of their manuscripts.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making fair and unbiased publication decisions based solely on academic merit.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.

  • Ensuring a transparent and ethical peer review process.

  • Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

  • Safeguarding academic integrity and publication quality.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are required to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.

  • Provide constructive and evidence-based feedback.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest.

  • Report any ethical concerns, plagiarism, or misconduct to the editors.

4. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or unethical citation practices will be rejected.

5. Publication Malpractice

The journal takes seriously any form of publication malpractice, including:

  • Plagiarism

  • Duplicate submission

  • Data manipulation

  • Authorship misconduct

  • Citation manipulation

Appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with ethical publishing standards.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

Dirham reserves the right to retract or correct published articles if significant errors, ethical violations, or academic misconduct are identified after publication.