Publication Ethics

Hidayah is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, and ethical academic publishing.

The ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—are essential to ensure the quality and credibility of the journal.

Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• Submitted manuscripts are original and have not been published elsewhere.
• Manuscripts are free from plagiarism.
• Data presented in the manuscript are accurate and authentic.
• Proper acknowledgment of sources is provided.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.

Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Evaluating manuscripts fairly and objectively.
• Maintaining confidentiality during the review process.
• Making publication decisions based on academic merit.
• Preventing conflicts of interest.

Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Conduct reviews objectively and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Identify relevant published work not cited by authors.
• Report any conflicts of interest.