Conflict of Interest Policy

1. Introduction

Journal of Oeconomia Syariah et Civitas is committed to ensuring integrity, transparency, and objectivity in the publication of scholarly research in Islamic economics, sharia finance, and civic studies. A conflict of interest (COI) arises when personal, financial, institutional, or ideological relationships may influence—or appear to influence—the research process, peer review, editorial decision-making, or publication outcomes.

2. Types of Conflict of Interest

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

2.1 Financial Conflicts

  • Employment, consultancy, or advisory roles

  • Honoraria, grants, or research funding

  • Stock ownership, shares, or other financial interests

  • Patents, intellectual property rights, or commercial affiliations

2.2 Non-Financial Conflicts

  • Personal or family relationships

  • Academic competition or rivalry

  • Institutional affiliations or governance roles

  • Political, ideological, or religious views that may affect objectivity

3. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest at the time of manuscript submission.

  • Disclosure includes financial and non-financial interests that could influence the interpretation of findings.

  • If no conflict exists, authors must clearly state:
    “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

  • Failure to disclose conflicts may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the published article.

4. Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a manuscript for review.

  • Reviewers should decline review assignments if:

    • They have a personal, professional, or institutional relationship with the authors

    • They have competing research or financial interests

  • All information obtained through peer review must remain confidential.

5. Editor Responsibilities

  • Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

  • If a conflict exists, editorial responsibility must be transferred to another qualified editor.

  • Editorial decisions must be based solely on scholarly merit, relevance, originality, and ethical compliance, including adherence to principles of Islamic economics where applicable.

6. Management of Conflicts

  • Disclosed conflicts are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief.

  • Actions may include:

    • Disclosure of conflicts in the published article

    • Reassignment of editors or reviewers

    • Rejection of manuscripts if conflicts compromise objectivity

7. Transparency in Publication

  • All relevant conflicts of interest are clearly stated in the published article.

  • Disclosure statements are accessible to readers to ensure transparency and trust.

8. Ethical Standards

This policy adheres to:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines

  • International standards of research integrity

  • Ethical principles and values of Islamic scholarship

9. Policy Review and Updates

Journal of Oeconomia Syariah et Civitas reserves the right to update this policy in accordance with evolving ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.