Publication Ethics

Constitutional Law Review (Colrev) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bone, Indonesia. The journal is available both in print and online and upholds the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring the integrity and transparency of the academic publishing process. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication of articles in this journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The guidelines for ethical publication are based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, ensuring compliance with global standards in academic publishing.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in Constitutional Law Review (Colrev) is an essential element in developing a coherent and respected body of knowledge. As part of the academic community, it is crucial to follow ethical standards to maintain the quality and credibility of the journal and the integrity of the scientific method. Ethical conduct by all stakeholders, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and institutions, is necessary for the advancement of knowledge.

Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bone is committed to maintaining a strict policy of ethical publishing. We assure that advertising, reprints, or any commercial revenue will not influence editorial decisions. Our editorial team works independently of external interests, ensuring impartial decision-making. Additionally, the IAIN Bone editorial board is committed to assisting other journals and publishers where useful and necessary.

Editorial Responsibilities

Decision-Making: The editor-in-chief is responsible for deciding which articles will be published in Constitutional Law Review (Colrev). Editorial decisions are based on the validation of the work relevance, quality, and importance to the field. Editors will consider the policies of the editorial board, along with legal requirements such as libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers to make informed decisions.

Fair Play: The evaluation of manuscripts is conducted without regard to the race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors. The editorial team ensures equal treatment and evaluation of all submissions based on their academic merit.

Confidentiality: Editors and any editorial staff members involved in the decision-making process must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Editors and members of the editorial board must avoid conflicts of interest that could influence their decisions. Any financial or personal connections that may affect editorial judgment must be disclosed. Editors must not use unpublished materials or ideas from submitted manuscripts for their own research without the express written consent of the author.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review is essential in assisting the editor in making editorial decisions. Through the editorial communication with authors, reviewers also help improve the quality of the paper.

Promptness: Reviewers who feel unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or cannot provide a timely review should notify the editor and excuse themselves from the process.

Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively, without personal bias. Reviewers should provide clear, constructive feedback and avoid personal attacks on the authors.

Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant work that has not been cited by the authors. If there is substantial similarity between the manuscript and any other published work, the reviewer should inform the editor.

Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest, whether due to personal, academic, or professional relationships with the authors, institutions, or companies involved.

Author Responsibilities

Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate and truthful representations of their research and its significance. The underlying data should be presented clearly and fully to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unacceptable and unethical.

Data Access and Retention: Authors should be prepared to provide the raw data for editorial review and, if applicable, offer public access to such data. Authors must retain data for a reasonable period after publication to comply with academic integrity standards.

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any work or words from other authors should be properly cited or quoted. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is considered unethical publishing behavior.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors should not submit manuscripts describing the same research to multiple journals. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously constitutes unethical behavior and will result in rejection from all journals involved.

Acknowledgement of Sources: Authors should acknowledge and cite any work that has influenced the research presented in their manuscript.

Authorship: Authorship should be credited only to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All contributors should be listed as co-authors, and the corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the final version and agreed to its submission for publication.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of the manuscript. All sources of financial support should also be disclosed.

Correcting Errors: If an author identifies a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor or publisher to retract or correct the paper.

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Editor-in-Chief,

Contitutional Law Review (Colrev)