Al Amanah: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines to ensure the quality and credibility of the journal.

For Authors

• Originality: Manuscripts submitted must be original work and not under consideration or published elsewhere.

• Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Authors should properly cite all sources and ideas that are not their own.

• Authorship: All individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as authors. Any changes in authorship after submission require approval from all co-authors.

• Disclosure: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest or financial support related to their research.

• Data Integrity: Authors should present accurate and truthful data. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unacceptable.

For Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and not share or use the information for personal gain.

• Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, focusing on the content and quality of the manuscript without personal bias.

• Timeliness: Reviewers should provide timely responses to ensure an efficient publication process.

• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts where there is a conflict of interest.

For Editors

• Fairness: Editors must make decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit and relevance to the journal’s scope, free from personal or commercial bias.

• Confidentiality: Editorial decisions and submitted manuscripts should be treated with confidentiality.

• Conflict of Interest: Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional conflict of interest.

• Integrity: Editors are responsible for ensuring the publication of ethically sound research and dealing appropriately with suspected misconduct.

Handling Misconduct

If any ethical issues or misconduct are suspected or reported, the journal will investigate promptly and thoroughly. Actions may include correction, retraction, or other appropriate measures in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.