Publication Ethics

Al-‘Arabiyya: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Pedagogy is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractice. This statement is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1.   Authorship and Contributions

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All authors must take responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of their contributions. Any changes to the authorship (addition, deletion, or rearrangement) must be approved by all authors and the editorial board.

2.   Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original works and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere. Authors must appropriately cite the work of others. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

3.   Data Access and Retention

Authors should be prepared to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review if required and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication. Where appropriate and feasible, authors are encouraged to provide access to their data to support transparency and reproducibility.

4.   Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript or substantially similar work to more than one journal simultaneously. Such practices are unethical and unacceptable.

5.   Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in shaping the reported work.

6.   Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support should be clearly stated.

7.   Peer Review Process

Authors are expected to participate constructively in the peer-review process and respond promptly to editorial requests. Reviewers should conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and confidentially, avoiding personal criticism and providing clear, reasoned evaluations.

8.   Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When significant errors or inaccuracies are identified in a published work, authors are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions as necessary.

9.    Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical standards and, where required, receive approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Authors must ensure that their research adheres to ethical guidelines, particularly regarding human and animal subjects.

10.    Editorial Responsibilities

Editors and editorial board members must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and evaluate submissions solely on their academic merit. Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used for personal research without the author’s explicit written consent.