Post-Publication Discussion

Al-Mustashfa: Jurnal Penelitian Hukum Ekonomi Syariah

1. Policy Statement

Al-Mustashfa: Jurnal Penelitian Hukum Ekonomi Syariah is committed to promoting responsible scholarly discussion, academic transparency, and continuous evaluation of published research. The journal welcomes constructive academic comments, critical responses, and evidence-based discussions concerning articles published in the fields of Islamic economic law, Islamic finance, Islamic jurisprudence, commercial law, and related disciplines.

Published research remains open to legitimate academic scrutiny after publication. Scholarly criticism must be based on verifiable evidence, sound academic reasoning, and respect for professional ethics and the rights of research participants.

This policy is developed in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement and relevant guidance issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Eligibility for Participation

Post-publication discussions may be initiated by readers, researchers, authors, academic institutions, legal practitioners, and other relevant parties with legitimate scholarly interests in the published research.

Individuals submitting comments must provide accurate identification information, including their full name, institutional affiliation where applicable, and a valid email address.

Anonymous submissions are not accepted for formal post-publication discussions. However, the journal may handle confidential reports of suspected research misconduct through its established ethical investigation procedures.

All participants are expected to engage in scholarly discussions professionally, objectively, and respectfully.

3. Scope of Post-Publication Discussion

Al-Mustashfa: Jurnal Penelitian Hukum Ekonomi Syariah accepts scholarly comments and discussions addressing the following matters:

Research Methodology: Questions concerning research design, legal research methods, data collection, analytical procedures, and methodological limitations.
Interpretation of Findings: Critical evaluations of research findings, legal reasoning, conclusions, and their implications for Islamic economic law.
Theoretical and Legal Perspectives: Alternative interpretations of Islamic legal principles, legal doctrines, legislation, judicial decisions, fatwas, and relevant scholarly theories.
Academic Accuracy: Identification of factual inaccuracies, citation errors, numerical inconsistencies, or other verifiable mistakes in published articles.
Research Ethics: Concerns regarding ethical compliance, confidentiality, informed consent, or the responsible use of research data.
Research Originality and Integrity: Evidence-based questions concerning originality, authorship, or the integrity of published research.

The journal does not accept comments containing personal attacks, discriminatory statements, defamatory allegations, offensive language, or unsupported accusations.

Allegations involving serious research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or unethical authorship practices, will be referred to the procedures established under the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement, particularly the provisions concerning allegations of research misconduct.

4. Submission of Post-Publication Comments

Individuals wishing to initiate a formal post-publication discussion must submit their comments in writing to the editorial office of Al-Mustashfa: Jurnal Penelitian Hukum Ekonomi Syariah through the journal's official communication channels.

The submission should include:

Contributor Information: Full name, institutional affiliation where applicable, and valid contact information.
Article Identification: Title of the published article, author names, and DOI or permanent article URL.
Description of the Issue: A clear and concise explanation of the academic issue, criticism, or question being raised.
Supporting Evidence: Relevant academic references, legal sources, research data, or other verifiable evidence supporting the discussion.
Conflict of Interest Declaration: Disclosure of any financial, professional, institutional, or personal interests that may influence the submitted comments.

Comments should generally not exceed 1,000 words, excluding references.

The journal's official editorial communication channels are the appropriate means of submitting formal post-publication discussions. Comments made through social media or informal communication platforms do not constitute formal submissions under this policy.

Submission of a comment does not guarantee its publication.

5. Editorial Assessment and Moderation

All submitted post-publication comments will undergo editorial assessment to ensure academic relevance, ethical compliance, and the quality of scholarly discussion.

The editorial assessment process includes the following stages:

5.1. Acknowledgment of Submission

The editorial office will acknowledge receipt of the submitted comment and confirm that it has been received for preliminary assessment.

5.2. Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial team will evaluate the relevance, clarity, accuracy, supporting evidence, and professional tone of the submitted comment.

Comments that do not meet the journal's academic or ethical standards may be returned for revision or declined.

5.3. Author Notification and Response

When a comment raises substantive academic questions or concerns, the authors of the original article will be invited to provide a response supported by appropriate explanations, references, or evidence.

5.4. Independent Academic Evaluation

Where necessary, the editorial team may consult independent reviewers or subject-matter experts to assess technical, methodological, legal, or ethical issues raised in the discussion.

5.5. Editorial Decision

The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of submitted comments.

Editors who have conflicts of interest concerning the article or discussion must not participate in the relevant editorial decision-making process.

The journal reserves the right to decline comments containing unsupported allegations, personal attacks, discriminatory statements, confidential information, or material that violates publication ethics.

6. Authors' Rights and Responsibilities

Authors whose published articles become the subject of post-publication discussion have the right to respond to substantive academic comments and criticisms.

Authors are expected to:

Respond professionally and respectfully to legitimate scholarly questions.
Provide clear explanations concerning research methods, legal arguments, findings, and conclusions.
Present supporting evidence or academic references when responding to criticism.
Acknowledge identifiable errors or limitations in their published research.
Cooperate with the editorial team when further clarification, correction, or investigation is necessary.

Authors must not attempt to intimidate, discredit, or retaliate against individuals who raise legitimate academic concerns.

The editorial team will ensure that authors are given a fair opportunity to respond before substantive editorial conclusions are reached.

7. Publication of Post-Publication Comments

Comments accepted by the editorial team may be published as a Letter to the Editor, scholarly commentary, or another appropriate form of academic discussion supported by the journal.

When appropriate, the original authors' responses may be published alongside or in connection with the accepted comments.

Published discussions should be clearly associated with the original article to ensure transparency and facilitate scholarly engagement.

Where technically supported, published comments and responses may receive independent bibliographic information, including a DOI, and be linked to the original article.

The publication of a comment does not automatically require modification of the original article.

Any necessary changes to the published article will be addressed through the journal's established correction and retraction procedures.

8. Ethical Protection and Confidentiality

Al-Mustashfa: Jurnal Penelitian Hukum Ekonomi Syariah is committed to protecting the confidentiality, privacy, and rights of individuals and institutions involved in published research.

Post-publication discussions must comply with applicable research ethics principles and legal requirements concerning personal data protection and confidentiality.

Contributors must not disclose:

Personal information that identifies research participants without appropriate consent or legal justification.
Confidential interview transcripts, recordings, research documents, or institutional records without authorization.
Sensitive financial information, business records, or confidential legal documents obtained during research.
Private editorial correspondence or unpublished research materials without permission.
Information that could expose research participants or other individuals to foreseeable harm, intimidation, or retaliation.

The editorial office will maintain the confidentiality of unpublished correspondence and submitted materials throughout the assessment process, subject to disclosures reasonably necessary for fair evaluation and applicable legal obligations.

The journal will take appropriate measures to ensure that scholarly discussions do not compromise the rights, safety, or legitimate interests of research participants.

9. Outcomes Affecting Published Articles

Post-publication discussions may identify errors, methodological concerns, or ethical issues requiring further editorial action.

Depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue, the journal may take the following measures:

9.1. Correction

A correction may be issued when factual, methodological, citation, or other errors are identified but do not fundamentally undermine the reliability of the article's principal findings or conclusions.

Corrections may take the form of an erratum, corrigendum, or addendum, as appropriate.

9.2. Expression of Concern

An expression of concern may be published when serious questions arise concerning the reliability, originality, or ethical integrity of an article, but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion.

9.3. Retraction

An article may be retracted when substantial evidence demonstrates that its findings or conclusions are unreliable because of serious errors, research misconduct, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other significant ethical violations.

9.4. Further Editorial Investigation

Where allegations require additional verification, independent expert assessment, or institutional investigation, the editorial team may initiate further review in accordance with the journal's research misconduct procedures.

All correction notices, expressions of concern, and retraction notices will be made publicly accessible and linked to the relevant articles.

Where applicable, article metadata and DOI records will be updated to reflect the editorial action taken.

Retracted articles will generally remain accessible as part of the scholarly record but will be clearly identified as retracted.

10. Editorial Independence and Documentation

All decisions concerning post-publication discussions must be based on scholarly merit, verifiable evidence, academic integrity, and applicable publication ethics principles.

The editorial team must ensure that decisions are not influenced by the institutional affiliation, nationality, academic seniority, professional position, financial interests, or personal relationships of the individuals involved.

Editors with actual or potential conflicts of interest must withdraw from the relevant evaluation and decision-making process.

Al-Mustashfa: Jurnal Penelitian Hukum Ekonomi Syariah will maintain appropriate documentation of submitted comments, editorial assessments, author responses, expert evaluations, decisions, and the reasons supporting those decisions.

Such documentation will be managed in accordance with the journal's confidentiality obligations and applicable institutional policies.