Allegation of Research Misconduct

Qadauna: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Hukum Keluarga Islam is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, research ethics, and transparency in scholarly publishing. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, improper authorship attribution, citation manipulation, and other unethical research or publication practices.

In accordance with the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the editorial team will carefully assess all allegations concerning submitted or published manuscripts, regardless of whether they are raised by authors, reviewers, readers, or other concerned parties. Every allegation will be handled objectively, fairly, confidentially, and without prejudice, ensuring that the individuals involved have an opportunity to provide explanations and supporting evidence. When necessary, the Editor-in-Chief may consult independent experts or collaborate with relevant academic institutions to facilitate further investigation. If misconduct is substantiated, the journal will take appropriate corrective measures, which may include manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, expressions of concern, article retraction, or notification of the authors' affiliated institutions, depending on the severity of the violation.

The journal also protects the confidentiality of individuals reporting suspected misconduct in good faith and ensures that editorial decisions are based on verified evidence. Through these procedures, Qadauna: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Hukum Keluarga Islam seeks to safeguard the credibility, originality, and reliability of published research while promoting responsible academic practices in Islamic family law and related legal studies.