Authorship Criteria

A. Introduction

Jurnal Al-Fatih Global Mulia is committed to maintaining absolute integrity, transparency, and fairness in attributing scholarly credit. This policy outlines the standards for authorship, the roles of contributors, and the prevention of unethical practices, adhering closely to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

B. Definition and Criteria for Authorship

Authorship carries significant academic and professional responsibility. Jurnal Al-Fatih Global Mulia defines an "author" as an individual who has made substantial and direct intellectual contributions to the research work. To qualify as an author, every individual must meet all four of the following criteria:

  • Substantial Contributions: Significant input into the conception, research design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the study in Islamic economics and business.

  • Drafting or Critical Revision: Drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for vital intellectual content.

  • Final Approval: Reviewing and providing final approval of the version to be published.

  • Accountability: Agreeing to be fully accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and resolution of any questions regarding any part of the work.

C. Non-Author Contributors (Acknowledgements)

Individuals who contribute to the research process but do not meet all four authorship criteria should be recognized in the Acknowledgements section. This includes persons providing general technical support, language editing, administrative supervision, funding acquisition, or data collection assistance. Explicit permission must be secured from all named individuals prior to publication.

D. Prohibition of Unethical Authorship Practices

To preserve the scholarly record, Jurnal Al-Fatih Global Mulia strictly prohibits unethical practices, including:

  • Gift / Guest Authorship: Granting authorship out of seniority, peer pressure, or reciprocity without genuine intellectual contribution.

  • Ghost Authorship: Omitting individuals who qualify as authors or failing to disclose professional writing/AI assistance.

  • Denial of Authorship: Excluding contributors who fulfill the standard criteria.

E. Corresponding Author Responsibilities

One designated corresponding author manages all communication with the editorial office during submission, peer review, and production. The corresponding author ensures that all co-authors meet the authorship requirements, approve the final manuscript, and agree on the author sequence and conflict-of-interest disclosures.

6. Handling Authorship Disputes

Any requests for changes in authorship (adding, removing, or reordering authors) after initial submission require a written explanation and signed confirmation from all co-authors, subject to final approval by the Editor-in-Chief. Pre-publication disputes must be resolved internally by the authors or their institutions before processing resumes, while post-publication grievances are investigated transparently per COPE protocols.