Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Objectives and Scope

Objectives

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes the results of field research, literature reviews, and conceptual studies in the field of Islamic education. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for disseminating original ideas, academic insights, research findings, and critical discussions that contribute to the advancement of Islamic education theory and practice.

The journal aims to promote the development of Islamic education through rigorous, innovative, and relevant scholarly works. It encourages researchers, lecturers, teachers, students, and educational practitioners to explore contemporary issues, examine educational practices, and develop solutions to challenges in Islamic education based on academic inquiry and sound research methodologies.

Furthermore, the journal seeks to strengthen the relationship between Islamic teachings and educational development, encourage interdisciplinary perspectives, and support the improvement of the quality of Islamic education at various educational levels and within diverse educational contexts.

Scope

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam publishes scholarly articles based on field research, library research, literature reviews, and conceptual studies that focus on Islamic education. The journal applies a peer-review process to ensure the academic quality, originality, and relevance of published manuscripts.

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  1. Al-Qur'an and Hadith-Based Islamic Education: Educational concepts, principles, values, and practices derived from the Qur'an and Hadith.

  2. History of Islamic Education: The historical development of Islamic education, educational institutions, traditions, and practices across different periods and regions.

  3. Islamic Education Curriculum: Curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, innovation, and the integration of Islamic values into educational programs.

  4. Guidance and Counseling in Islamic Religious Education: Counseling approaches, student guidance, character development, and the application of Islamic principles in educational counseling.

  5. Contemporary Issues in Islamic Education: Current challenges, educational reforms, policies, social changes, and emerging issues affecting Islamic education.

  6. Management of Islamic Religious Education: Educational leadership, institutional management, administration, quality assurance, and the governance of Islamic educational institutions.

  7. Media and Learning Resources in Islamic Education: Instructional media, digital learning resources, educational technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in Islamic education.

  8. Philosophy of Islamic Education: Philosophical foundations, aims, principles, values, and the contributions of classical and contemporary Muslim thinkers to educational theory and practice.

  9. Psychology of Islamic Education: Learning motivation, student development, learning behavior, psychological approaches, and the relationship between Islamic values and educational psychology.

  10. Research in Islamic Education: Qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, research and development, and other systematic approaches to investigating Islamic education.

  11. Islamic Educational Figures and Thought: The ideas, contributions, and educational philosophies of classical and contemporary Muslim scholars and their relevance to modern educational challenges.

The journal welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, clear academic contributions, and relevance to the development of Islamic education. All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review in accordance with the journal's publication policies.

Through these areas of focus, Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam seeks to contribute to the advancement of Islamic education scholarship and foster academic dialogue among researchers and practitioners at national and international levels.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

Review Process Policy

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam implements a double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, relevance, and scientific integrity of published articles. In this process, the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential from one another throughout the review process.

Every manuscript submitted to the journal undergoes an initial evaluation by the editor to assess its conformity with the journal's focus and scope, author guidelines, and basic scholarly requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected or returned to the authors before entering the peer-review process.

Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are sent to qualified reviewers registered with or appointed by the journal. The review process takes a maximum of 30 calendar days, with each reviewer expected to complete the review within a maximum of 10 working days. If a reviewer is unable to complete the review within the specified period, the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editorial board member may appoint a replacement reviewer.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the relevance and consistency of the title, abstract, introduction, research methods, results and discussion, and conclusions. Reviewers also assess the manuscript's originality, novelty, scientific contribution, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, and adequacy and relevance of references. Reviewers provide recommendations and constructive comments to assist the editor in making publication decisions and help authors improve their manuscripts.

Review Process

  1. Manuscript Submission

    Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system in accordance with the applicable author guidelines.

  2. Initial Editorial Evaluation

    The editor evaluates the manuscript's relevance to the journal's focus and scope, compliance with author guidelines, completeness, originality, and basic scholarly quality. Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements may be rejected or returned to the authors before peer review.

  3. Double-Blind Peer Review

    Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial evaluation are sent to qualified reviewers with relevant expertise. The identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers, and the identities of the reviewers are concealed from the authors throughout the review process.

  4. Editorial Decision

    Based on the reviewers' reports and the editor's assessment, a manuscript may receive one of the following decisions: Accept Submission, Revisions Required, Resubmit for Review, or Decline Submission.

  5. Author Notification and Revision

    Authors are notified of the editorial decision and, where revisions are required, must revise their manuscripts in response to the reviewers' comments and editorial recommendations. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers or sent to other qualified reviewers for further evaluation.

  6. Final Decision

    The editor makes the final decision on manuscript acceptance by considering the reviewers' recommendations, the quality of the manuscript, its relevance to the journal, and compliance with scholarly and publication ethics standards. Completing revisions does not automatically guarantee acceptance.

  7. Publication Confirmation

    Authors are informed of the final editorial decision. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, proofreading, and publication according to the journal's editorial schedule.

Review Duration

The peer-review process is expected to take a maximum of 30 calendar days. Each reviewer is allocated a maximum of 10 working days to complete the review. If an appointed reviewer is unable to complete the review within the specified period, the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editorial board member may appoint a replacement reviewer to ensure that the review process proceeds efficiently.

The actual duration may vary depending on the availability of reviewers, the complexity of the manuscript, the number of revision rounds, and the time required for authors to submit revisions.

Review Criteria

Reviewers assess submitted manuscripts according to the following criteria:

  • Relevance of the manuscript to the focus and scope of Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam.
  • Consistency between the title, abstract, introduction, research methods, results and discussion, and conclusions.
  • Originality and novelty of the research or scholarly contribution.
  • Scientific significance and contribution to the development of knowledge in religion, Islamic education, and related educational fields.
  • Appropriateness of the research methods, data analysis, and interpretation of findings.
  • Clarity, coherence, and academic quality of the manuscript.
  • Relevance, adequacy, accuracy, and currency of the references.
  • Compliance with academic integrity and publication ethics.

Editorial Decision and Publication

The final decision on publication is made by the editor based on the reviewers' comments and the journal's editorial standards. The Editor-in-Chief determines the publication schedule and order of articles, taking into consideration the date of acceptance, manuscript readiness, the composition of each issue, and geographical diversity among authors where feasible.

All editorial and review decisions are made on the basis of scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and publication ethics. The journal is committed to conducting the review process fairly, objectively, confidentially, and without discrimination.

Editorial Process

The editorial process of Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is illustrated in the following diagram.

Editorial Process Flowchart of Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam

Figure 1. Editorial Process of Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam

 

Publication Frequency

Publication Schedule

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is published twice a year, with two issues published annually:

  • Issue 1: June

  • Issue 2: December

The journal publishes peer-reviewed scholarly articles in the fields of Islamic education and related areas in accordance with its focus and scope.

Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening and, if considered suitable, a peer-review process. Accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication based on the editorial decision, completion of the publication process, and the journal's publication schedule.

The journal is committed to maintaining a consistent publication schedule and ensuring the quality, integrity, and timely dissemination of published scholarly work.

 

Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam provides immediate open access to all published articles. All published content is freely available to readers without subscription fees or access charges, supporting the global exchange of knowledge and the wider dissemination of scholarly research in Islamic religion, Islamic education, and related fields.

The journal believes that making research freely accessible to the public promotes the development of knowledge, encourages academic collaboration, and increases the visibility and impact of scholarly publications.

Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full texts of articles, and use published content for other lawful purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original authors and source, subject to the applicable license and copyright terms.

Authors retain copyright of their work under the terms specified by the journal. The reuse and distribution of published articles are governed by the license stated on each article's publication page. Users must comply with the applicable license conditions when sharing or reusing published material.

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam does not require readers to register or pay a subscription fee to access published articles. The journal is committed to maintaining free and immediate access to its scholarly content.

 

Archiving

Electronic Archiving Policy

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, security, and accessibility of its published scholarly content. The journal recognizes the importance of digital archiving in preserving the scholarly record and maintaining continued access to published articles.

The journal supports electronic archiving and digital preservation through the following measures:

  1. Digital Archiving: Published articles and their associated metadata are stored electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to support long-term access and retrieval.

  2. Digital Preservation: The journal encourages the preservation of published content through reliable digital archiving systems and institutional repositories, where available.

  3. LOCKSS and CLOCKSS: Where supported and activated, the journal may use the Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe (LOCKSS) and Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe (CLOCKSS) systems to support distributed preservation and continued access to its published content.

  4. Repository and Author Archiving: Authors may deposit the published version of their articles in institutional or other appropriate scholarly repositories, subject to the journal's copyright and licensing policies.

  5. Access and Retrieval: Published articles remain accessible through the journal's official website for reading, downloading, and scholarly reference, subject to the continued availability of the platform.

  6. Preservation of the Scholarly Record: The journal aims to maintain the integrity and completeness of its published content and to minimize the risk of permanent loss due to technical failures or changes in digital infrastructure.

The journal periodically reviews its electronic archiving practices to improve the preservation and accessibility of published scholarly work.

This policy reflects the journal's commitment to responsible digital preservation. Specific preservation services, including LOCKSS or CLOCKSS, are considered active only when the journal has confirmed participation and implementation.

 

Correction and Retraction Policy

Correction and Retraction Policy

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of its published articles. Corrections will be issued when errors are identified that affect the accuracy or clarity of a publication but do not invalidate its main findings.

Retraction may be considered when an article contains unreliable findings, plagiarism, redundant publication, research misconduct, or serious ethical violations. All cases will be carefully evaluated by the Editorial Board, and authors may be invited to provide explanations before a decision is made.

Correction and retraction notices will clearly explain the reasons for the action and maintain transparency in the scholarly record. The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling corrections and retractions.

COPE Retraction Guidelines: https://publicationethics.org/files/retraction%20guidelines.pdf

 

Author Fees

Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam applies the following author fees:

  • Article Submission Fee: Free (IDR 0).

  • Article Processing Fee: Free (IDR 0).

  • Peer Review Fee: Free (IDR 0).

  • Editing and Proofreading Fee: Free (IDR 0).

  • Article Publication Fee: IDR 700,000 (approximately USD 38.77).

The article publication fee is charged only if the manuscript is accepted for publication after completing the journal's editorial and peer-review processes. Authors are not required to pay any submission, processing, or peer-review fees.

Payment of the publication fee does not guarantee acceptance. All manuscripts are evaluated based on the journal's editorial policies, academic quality standards, and peer-review procedures.

 

Artificial Intelligence

All manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the language used is accurate, coherent, and appropriate for scholarly publication. Manuscripts with language deficiencies that impede peer review or comprehension may be returned to the authors for language revision before further consideration.

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a qualified language editor or professional editing service prior to submission. The use of spelling and grammar checking software is permitted to improve language quality.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

The journal recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies may support aspects of the research and writing process. However, authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and scientific validity of all submitted work.

Acceptable Uses of AI

Authors may use AI-assisted tools for limited purposes such as:

  • Improving grammar, spelling, punctuation, and readability.

  • Enhancing language clarity and style.

  • Formatting or organizing text without altering the scientific content.

  • Assisting with coding, data visualization, or other technical tasks, provided that all outputs are carefully verified by the authors.

Unacceptable Uses of AI

AI tools must not be used to:

  • Generate or fabricate research data, results, images, or references.

  • Create misleading, falsified, or manipulated scientific content.

  • Replace the authors' intellectual contribution, interpretation, analysis, or scholarly judgment.

  • Produce substantial portions of a manuscript without meaningful human oversight and verification.

Disclosure Requirements

Authors must disclose the use of AI-assisted technologies if they have been used beyond basic language editing. The disclosure should be included in a dedicated section entitled "AI Use Statement" before the References or in the Acknowledgments section, as appropriate.

An example statement is:

The authors used [AI tool name and version] to improve the language and readability of this manuscript. All scientific content, data interpretation, analyses, and conclusions were developed and verified by the authors, who accept full responsibility for the manuscript.

If AI-assisted tools contributed to coding, data analysis, figure preparation, or other substantive tasks, authors must clearly describe the nature and extent of such use.

Authorship

AI tools or large language models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, or similar systems) do not meet the criteria for authorship and must not be listed as authors or co-authors. Only individuals who satisfy the journal's authorship criteria may be designated as authors.

Editorial Policy

Editors and reviewers may request additional information regarding the use of AI during manuscript preparation. Failure to disclose material AI use or the submission of AI-generated fabricated, plagiarized, or otherwise unethical content may result in rejection of the manuscript, withdrawal of a published article, or other actions in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

 

Authorship Criteria

Authorship Criteria

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity in authorship. Authorship should be granted only to individuals who have made significant intellectual or scholarly contributions to the preparation and completion of a manuscript.

To qualify as an author, each individual must meet the following criteria:

  1. Substantial Contribution: The author has made a significant contribution to the conception or design of the study, the acquisition of data, or the analysis and interpretation of the research findings.

  2. Manuscript Preparation: The author has participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.

  3. Final Approval: The author has reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript to be submitted or published.

  4. Accountability: The author agrees to be accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical conduct of the work and to help resolve any questions concerning its validity or integrity.

All individuals listed as authors must meet these criteria. Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately in the Acknowledgments section, with their permission.

Corresponding Author

The corresponding author is responsible for communicating with the journal throughout the submission, review, revision, and publication processes. The corresponding author must ensure that:

  1. All listed authors have approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission to Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam.

  2. The author order and author information are accurate and have been approved by all co-authors.

  3. All relevant research data, ethical approvals, funding information, and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed where applicable.

  4. All co-authors are informed of editorial decisions, reviewer comments, and requests for revision.

  5. Any necessary corrections or clarifications are communicated to the journal promptly.

Author Contributions

Authors are encouraged to describe their individual contributions to the manuscript clearly. Where appropriate, the journal recommends using the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) to identify contributions such as conceptualization, methodology, investigation, data curation, formal analysis, writing—original draft, writing—review and editing, supervision, and project administration.

Changes in Authorship

Any request to add, remove, or rearrange authors after manuscript submission must be justified in writing and approved by all authors, including any author being added or removed. The request must be submitted to the editor for consideration. Changes to authorship after publication will be handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Guest, Gift, and Ghost Authorship

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam does not permit guest authorship, gift authorship, or ghost authorship.

  • Guest or Gift Authorship: Listing individuals who have not made sufficient scholarly contributions to qualify for authorship is not permitted.

  • Ghost Authorship: Excluding individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research or manuscript without appropriate acknowledgment is not permitted.

The journal may request clarification regarding authorship and contributions when necessary. Suspected violations will be handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility or accountability for scholarly work. Authors who use AI tools in preparing a manuscript must disclose their use in accordance with the journal's AI policy. Human authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of the submitted work.

By submitting a manuscript to Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam, all authors confirm that the authorship information is accurate, that all listed authors meet the stated criteria, and that the manuscript has been approved by all authors.

 

Manuscript Types

Manuscript Types

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam accepts original scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of Islamic education through empirical research, literature-based inquiry, and conceptual analysis. All submitted manuscripts must be original, relevant to the journal's focus and scope, and prepared in accordance with the journal's Author Guidelines.

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  1. Original Research Articles

    Articles reporting the findings of original empirical research in Islamic education. These manuscripts may employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches and should present a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, analysis of findings, and a discussion of their implications for Islamic education.

  2. Literature Review Articles

    Articles that critically examine, synthesize, and evaluate existing scholarly literature on a specific topic related to Islamic education. Reviews should provide a clear search or selection approach where applicable, identify research trends or gaps, and offer meaningful insights for future research.

  3. Conceptual Articles

    Manuscripts presenting theoretical arguments, conceptual frameworks, critical analyses, or scholarly ideas related to Islamic education. These articles should demonstrate a strong theoretical foundation, logical argumentation, and a clear contribution to the development of Islamic educational thought and practice.

  4. Historical and Intellectual Studies

    Articles examining the history of Islamic education, the development of Islamic educational institutions, or the educational ideas and contributions of classical and contemporary Muslim scholars. Manuscripts should be based on appropriate historical sources and demonstrate critical analysis.

  5. Comparative Studies in Islamic Education

    Articles comparing educational philosophies, curricula, policies, institutions, teaching practices, or approaches to Islamic education across different regions, periods, or educational contexts. Comparative studies should use clear analytical criteria and provide meaningful conclusions.

  6. Research and Development Articles

    Articles reporting the systematic design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational models, curricula, instructional media, learning resources, or other innovations relevant to Islamic education. Manuscripts should explain the development procedures and provide appropriate evidence of evaluation or effectiveness.

General Requirements

All manuscript types must:

  • Fall within the focus and scope of Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam.

  • Present original, academically sound, and clearly articulated contributions.

  • Use appropriate methods of inquiry and reliable scholarly references.

  • Follow the journal's formatting, citation, and reference requirements.

  • Comply with publication ethics, research integrity, and authorship policies.

  • Not be under consideration for publication by another journal or have been previously published in substantially the same form.

All submissions are subject to editorial screening and peer review. Submission does not guarantee acceptance, and publication decisions are based on the manuscript's originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, relevance, and contribution to the field of Islamic education.

 

Allegation of Research Misconduct

Allegation of Research Misconduct

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, academic honesty, and publication ethics. The journal takes allegations of research misconduct seriously and is committed to handling all concerns fairly, confidentially, objectively, and promptly.

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, inappropriate manipulation of research data or images, unethical research practices, duplicate publication, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and other violations of accepted scholarly standards.

Reporting Alleged Misconduct

Any individual who suspects research misconduct in a manuscript submitted to or an article published by Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam may report the concern to the editorial team. Reports should include sufficient information and supporting evidence to enable an initial assessment.

The journal encourages allegations to be submitted in good faith. The identity of the person raising a concern will be treated confidentially to the extent possible, subject to the requirements of a fair investigation.

Preliminary Assessment

Upon receiving an allegation, the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the concern falls within the journal's responsibility and whether sufficient information is available to proceed.

Where necessary, the editor may request additional documentation, consult relevant editorial experts, or use appropriate tools to assess the allegation. The journal will avoid making premature conclusions before the available evidence has been evaluated.

Investigation Procedure

If the allegation warrants further examination, the journal may:

  1. Review the manuscript, published article, research data, supplementary materials, and relevant correspondence.

  2. Request a written explanation or supporting documentation from the authors concerned.

  3. Consult peer reviewers, editorial board members, research ethics specialists, or other independent experts where appropriate.

  4. Contact the authors' affiliated institutions, research funders, or relevant authorities when necessary and justified.

  5. Assess the evidence objectively and document the steps taken and the resulting decision.

All parties involved will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide relevant information before a decision is made, where appropriate.

Possible Outcomes

Depending on the seriousness of the allegation and the evidence available, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Dismiss the allegation if it is unsupported by sufficient evidence.

  • Request clarification, correction, or additional documentation.

  • Require revisions to address identified problems before publication.

  • Reject the manuscript if serious misconduct is established or the concerns cannot be resolved satisfactorily.

  • Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction for an article already published, where warranted.

  • Notify the authors' affiliated institutions, research funders, or other relevant bodies when appropriate.

The journal will make decisions based on the evidence, the nature of the alleged misconduct, and applicable publication ethics principles.

Confidentiality and Protection Against Retaliation

The journal will handle allegations and related information confidentially to the extent possible. Information will be shared only with individuals or institutions whose involvement is necessary for an appropriate assessment or investigation.

The journal does not tolerate intimidation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Deliberately false or malicious allegations may be addressed through appropriate procedures.

Cooperation with Institutions

Where an allegation requires investigation beyond the journal's authority, the editorial team may refer the matter to the relevant institution or organization. The journal may rely on findings from a competent institutional investigation while retaining responsibility for decisions concerning editorial actions and the integrity of its published record.

Commitment to Research Integrity

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam seeks to protect the reliability of the scholarly record and uphold responsible research practices. All allegations of research misconduct will be assessed carefully and handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies and recognized principles of publication ethics, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), where applicable.

 

Conflict of Interest Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the scholarly publishing process. The journal requires authors, editors, and reviewers to disclose any financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, their judgment or decisions concerning a manuscript.

Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when an individual's personal, financial, professional, academic, or institutional interests may compromise, or appear to compromise, their impartiality in conducting research, evaluating a manuscript, or making editorial decisions.

Conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Financial Interests: Employment, consultancies, honoraria, research funding, grants, stock ownership, or other financial relationships relevant to the submitted work.

  2. Professional or Institutional Relationships: Employment at the same institution, close professional collaboration, supervisory relationships, or other affiliations that may affect impartial judgment.

  3. Personal Relationships: Family ties, close friendships, personal disputes, or other relationships that could influence professional decisions.

  4. Academic Competition: Professional rivalry, competing research interests, or other circumstances that may affect the objective assessment of a manuscript.

  5. Intellectual or Ideological Interests: Strong commitments or positions that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the interpretation or evaluation of research findings.

The existence of a conflict of interest does not necessarily indicate misconduct. However, failure to disclose a relevant conflict may undermine the credibility and integrity of the publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

All authors submitting manuscripts to Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may be relevant to their research.

Authors are required to:

  1. Declare relevant financial and non-financial interests during manuscript submission.

  2. Disclose funding sources and the role of funders in the research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, and publication decision, where applicable.

  3. Include a conflict of interest statement in the manuscript.

  4. State explicitly if no competing interests exist.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors may use the following declaration:

“The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest related to the publication of this article.”

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their editorial judgment. An editor who has a conflict involving a submitted manuscript must withdraw from handling it and ensure that an independent editor is assigned.

Editors must not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal advantage or allow personal, professional, or institutional relationships to influence editorial decisions.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to provide an impartial assessment. Reviewers should decline an invitation when a conflict cannot be appropriately managed.

Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and must not use unpublished data, ideas, or findings for personal or professional benefit.

Funding Disclosure

Authors must acknowledge all sources of financial support relevant to their research. Where applicable, the manuscript should explain the role of the funding organization in the research process and the preparation or submission of the article.

If the funder had no involvement in these activities, authors are encouraged to state this explicitly.

Management of Conflicts of Interest

When a conflict of interest is disclosed or identified, Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam will assess the circumstances and take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of the editorial and peer-review process. These measures may include assigning an independent editor or reviewer, requesting additional disclosures, or taking other actions deemed necessary.

Failure to disclose a significant conflict of interest may result in rejection of a manuscript or, in cases involving a published article, the publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the circumstances.

Commitment to Transparency

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is committed to ensuring that conflicts of interest are handled transparently, fairly, and consistently. Disclosure enables readers to evaluate research findings in an informed manner and supports trust in the journal's editorial decisions and published scholarship.

 

Post-Publication Discussion

Post-Publication Discussion

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam welcomes scholarly discussion, feedback, and constructive criticism regarding articles that have been published in the journal. Readers may submit comments, questions, or concerns about the accuracy, originality, methodology, and ethical aspects of published articles to the Editorial Board.

The Editorial Board will evaluate all submissions fairly and objectively. Authors of the articles concerned may be invited to respond. If a post-publication discussion reveals potential errors, plagiarism, research misconduct, or other ethical concerns, the journal will investigate the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with its publication ethics policies and the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal is committed to promoting transparent academic dialogue, maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record, and ensuring that post-publication concerns are handled responsibly.

 

Ownership and Management Information

Ownership and Management Information

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is a peer-reviewed scientific journal owned, managed, and published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), through the Faculty of Islamic Studies (Fakultas Agama Islam). The journal serves as an academic platform for disseminating original research articles, conceptual studies, and scholarly discussions in Islamic studies, Islamic education, and related educational fields.

Ownership

The journal is owned by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), a higher education institution in Indonesia. The university provides the institutional framework and academic environment that support the journal's publication activities, scholarly development, and commitment to academic integrity.

Management

Intiqad: Jurnal Agama dan Pendidikan Islam is managed through an editorial structure comprising the Editor-in-Chief, managing editors, section editors, editorial board members, and peer reviewers. Each member performs responsibilities according to their respective roles to ensure that manuscript handling, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication activities are conducted professionally and transparently.

The editorial team is responsible for managing submissions, conducting initial editorial assessments, coordinating the double-blind peer-review process, communicating decisions to authors, and overseeing the preparation of accepted manuscripts for publication. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, reviewer recommendations, and compliance with publication ethics.

Editorial Independence

The journal maintains editorial independence in the evaluation and selection of manuscripts. Ownership and institutional affiliation do not determine the acceptance or rejection of individual submissions. Editorial decisions are made by the responsible editors based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical standards, without inappropriate influence from the owner, publisher, authors, or other external parties.

Publisher and Institutional Support

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara supports the journal's academic and publication activities through its institutional resources and scholarly environment. The Faculty of Islamic Studies provides the academic context for the journal's development and its contribution to research and scholarship in Islamic education and related disciplines.

Transparency and Accountability

The journal is committed to transparency in its ownership, management, editorial structure, peer-review procedures, and publication policies. Information about the editorial team, focus and scope, author guidelines, peer-review process, publication ethics, and other relevant policies is made available through the journal's official website.

Official Journal Website: https://jurnal.umsu.ac.id/index.php/intiqad