Publication Ethics

The Karachi Islamicus is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial team are expected to adhere to the following ethical principles throughout the publication process:

Authorship and Contributorship

  • Authorship eligibility is contingent upon substantial contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the study, in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
  • All individuals listed as authors must have made significant intellectual contributions to the study and must have actively participated in the drafting or revising of the manuscript.
  • Contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship but have provided valuable assistance should be acknowledged appropriately in the manuscript.

Avoidance of Plagiarism and Fraud

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been previously published elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct are strictly prohibited and will result in rejection of the manuscript and potential sanctions against the responsible parties.

Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or perception of their work.
  • Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that could bias the research or its outcomes.

Peer Review Process

  • The peer review process is conducted with integrity, fairness, and confidentiality.
  • Reviewers are expected to provide objective and constructive feedback on the quality and validity of the research.
  • Editors ensure that the peer review process is transparent and free from bias, avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Editorial Integrity

  • Editors are responsible for making editorial decisions based on the merit and validity of the research, regardless of any personal or professional affiliations.
  • Editorial decisions are guided by the journal's policies, ethical guidelines, and the principles of academic integrity.

 Transparency and Corrections

  • Authors are encouraged to promptly report errors or inaccuracies in their published work and cooperate with the editorial team to issue corrections or retractions when necessary.
  • Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are handled transparently and promptly, with due consideration for the integrity of the scholarly record.

Compliance with Guidelines

  • Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial team are expected to comply with all relevant ethical guidelines, including those established by COPE and other relevant organizations.

Violation of any of these ethical principles may result in sanctions, including rejection of manuscripts, retraction of published articles, and exclusion from future involvement in the journal. The editorial team of Karachi Islamicus is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in scholarly publishing.

Publication Malpractice

The Karachi Islamicus is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in scholarly publishing. As such, we have established the following publication malpractice statement to address any instances of misconduct and ensure the integrity of the journal's content:

Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

  • Plagiarism, including the reproduction of others' work without proper citation or attribution, is strictly prohibited.
  • Authors are expected to ensure the originality of their submissions and properly cite sources when using the work of others.

Plagiarism, defined as the presentation of another author's language, text, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work, is strictly prohibited by the Karachi Islamicus. This includes instances of self-plagiarism, such as duplicate or redundant publication, text recycling, and salami slicing. Karachi Islamicus adheres to the guidelines, standards, and policies established by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, regarding plagiarism.

To ensure the authenticity of submitted manuscripts, Karachi Islamicus employs TURNITIN to check the similarity index of each submission. Manuscripts with a similarity index up to 50% are reviewed by the editorial team, and the similarity reports are conveyed to the authors. However, manuscripts exceeding a similarity index of 50% are rejected without further review or processing. According to the guidelines set forth by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, a similarity index of less than 20% is required for the authenticity of the work. If the report has a minimum similarity index of less than or equal to 19%, the benefit of the doubt may be given to the author. However, if any single source has a similarity index greater than or equal to 5%, it needs to be checked as a potential basis of plagiarism. In cases where the similarity is due to drawing upon the author(s) own work(s), these instances may be considered acceptable and not used to penalize the author(s), as long as it does not result in duplicate publication. Additionally, levels of EDS (Electronic Detection System) may be considered for further interpretation as per the EDS Manual.

Authors also have the option to submit their own similarity report as a supplementary file if they have already checked the manuscript using TURNITIN or a similar software. Any attempt of plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and will be dealt with accordingly.

If plagiarism is discovered after the publication of an article, it will be retracted, and the authors may face permanent or temporary debarring from submitting to the journal. The parent institution of the authors may also be notified for further departmental proceedings against the author. In cases where plagiarism is detected prior to publication, the current article will be rejected, and the authors may be barred from submitting to the journal for one or more years.

Karachi Islamicus is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity, and we take a zero-tolerance approach towards plagiarism. We urge all authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to adhere to these ethical principles to maintain the credibility and reputation of scholarly publishing.

Data Fabrication and Falsification

  • Authors must accurately represent their research findings and avoid the fabrication or falsification of data.
  • Manipulating or altering data to misrepresent research outcomes is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Authorship and Contributorship

  • Authorship eligibility is contingent upon substantial contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the study.
  • All individuals listed as authors must have made significant intellectual contributions to the study and actively participated in drafting or revising the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Karachi Islamicus adheres to strict conflict of interest guidelines to ensure the integrity and transparency of the publication process. Authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the editorial team are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their objectivity or compromise the credibility of the research.

Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in rejection of manuscripts, removal from the review process, or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the editorial team.

KARACHI ISLAMICUS is committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity in scholarly publishing and encourages all stakeholders to adhere to these conflict of interest guidelines.

Funding Disclosure

All sources of grants received and their spending should be disclosed in accordance with transparency standards. Authors are required to declare this information on the submission statement form and at the end of the manuscript, just before the references section. If no funding sources were received, authors should explicitly state "none to declare."

Authors

  • Authors are required to disclose any financial interests, affiliations, or relationships that may have influenced the research or its outcomes.
  • Disclosure should be made at the time of manuscript submission and updated if any conflicts arise during the review process.
  • Authors must also declare any sources of funding or support for the research.
  • If authors have no conflicts of interest to declare, they should explicitly state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

Peer Review Process

  • The peer review process is conducted with integrity, fairness, and confidentiality.
  • Reviewers are expected to provide unbiased and constructive feedback on the quality and validity of the research.

Editorial Integrity

  • Editors are responsible for making editorial decisions based on the merit and validity of the research, regardless of any personal or professional affiliations.
  • Editorial decisions are guided by the journal's policies, ethical guidelines, and academic standards.

Transparency and Corrections

  • Authors are encouraged to promptly report errors or inaccuracies in their published work and cooperate with the editorial team to issue corrections or retractions when necessary.
  • Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are handled transparently and promptly, with due consideration for the integrity of the scholarly record.

Compliance with Guidelines

  • Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial team are expected to comply with all relevant ethical guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other relevant organizations.

Any instances of publication malpractice or ethical misconduct will be thoroughly investigated by the editorial team in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Appropriate actions will be taken to address and rectify any identified misconduct, including retraction of published articles, sanctions against responsible parties, and notification of relevant stakeholders.

The editorial team of KARACHI ISLAMICUS is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity, and we encourage all stakeholders to adhere to these principles in their scholarly activities.

 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure Policy

Introduction

Karachi Islamicus recognizes the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and manuscript creation. This policy outlines the guidelines for authors concerning the disclosure and responsible utilization of AI in submitted work.

AI-Assisted Technologies Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of AI-assisted technologies, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), chatbots, image generators, or similar tools, during the production of their submissions.

Author Responsibility

Authors utilizing AI technologies are accountable for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and originality of their work. AI tools, including chatbots like ChatGPT, cannot be credited as authors as they lack the capacity to assume responsibility for these essential aspects of authorship.

Submission Requirements

Authors employing AI technologies should provide a detailed description of their utilization of such technology in both the cover letter and within the submitted manuscript. This disclosure should clarify the specific role of AI in the research and manuscript creation processes.

Prohibition of AI as an Author

AI tools, chatbots, and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship entails responsibility for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and originality, which AI lacks.

Review and Editing by Humans

Authors using AI are responsible for thoroughly reviewing and editing the content generated by AI. While AI technologies can produce authoritative content, it is essential for human authors to correct and refine the material, as it may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or biases.

Plagiarism Check and Attribution

Authors must confirm that their paper contains no instances of plagiarism, including text and images generated by AI. Human authors must ensure proper attribution of all quoted material, providing complete citations for any content generated with AI assistance.

Attribution in Submitted Material

All content, including text and images produced with AI assistance, must be appropriately attributed. Authors should ensure that readers can easily distinguish between human-generated content and content generated with AI assistance.

Compliance and Accountability

Authors are expected to adhere to this policy to uphold the ethical use of AI in research and manuscript creation. Failure to comply may result in editorial actions, such as rejection of the submission.

Review and Updates

This policy will undergo periodic review to remain consistent with evolving ethical standards and technological advancements. Updates will be communicated, and authors are encouraged to stay informed about the latest requirements.