MADISHA: Journal of Management, Digital Business, and Sharia Economics is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This Publication Ethics Statement is based on generally accepted principles of scholarly publishing and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

MADISHA is committed to ensuring that all manuscripts are evaluated and published through a transparent, fair, confidential, and responsible editorial process.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to MADISHA are expected to:

1. Submit original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication in another journal.
2. Ensure that the manuscript accurately represents the research conducted and that all data and findings are reported honestly.
3. Properly acknowledge and cite all sources, ideas, data, and works that have contributed to the research.
4. Avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, redundant publication, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of research misconduct.
5. Ensure that all individuals listed as authors have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript.
6. Obtain appropriate permission for the use of copyrighted materials, data, images, or other materials belonging to third parties.
7. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.
8. Provide relevant supporting data or information when reasonably requested for verification of the research.
9. Promptly notify the editorial office if a significant error or inaccuracy is identified in a submitted or published manuscript and cooperate in correcting the record.
10. Comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations relevant to the research.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of MADISHA are responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and fairness of the journal's editorial process. Editors shall:

1. Evaluate manuscripts based on their academic quality, relevance, originality, and contribution to the journal's scope without discrimination based on the author's gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, institutional affiliation, or other personal characteristics.
2. Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related information.
3. Select qualified and appropriate reviewers for the peer-review process.
4. Ensure that editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit and are not influenced by commercial, personal, or other inappropriate interests.
5. Avoid using unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal research or other purposes without the author's permission.
6. Manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
7. Investigate allegations of plagiarism, research misconduct, unethical publication practices, or other violations of publication ethics.
8. Take appropriate corrective action when errors, misconduct, or ethical concerns are identified.
9. Ensure that the peer-review process is conducted fairly, objectively, and confidentially.
10. Maintain the academic independence and integrity of the journal.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of published research. Reviewers are expected to:

1. Accept review assignments only when they have appropriate expertise and can provide an objective assessment.
2. Decline a review invitation if they have a conflict of interest with the authors, institutions, research, or other aspects of the manuscript.
3. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscripts and all information obtained during the review process.
4. Evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive, clear, and academically appropriate comments.
5. Assess the originality of the manuscript and inform the editor of any substantial similarity with previously published work of which they are aware.
6. Identify relevant published works that have not been appropriately cited.
7. Not use unpublished information, data, arguments, or ideas obtained through peer review for personal advantage.
8. Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or inform the editor promptly if additional time is required.

4. Peer-Review Process

MADISHA applies a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other as far as reasonably practicable.

Each submitted manuscript is initially screened by the editorial team to determine its conformity with the journal's scope, submission requirements, originality, and basic academic standards. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to qualified reviewers for evaluation.

Editorial decisions are made based on the reviewers' comments, the quality of the manuscript, and the editor's academic judgment. The editor may request revisions, additional review, or clarification when necessary.

5. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

MADISHA does not tolerate plagiarism or other forms of research and publication misconduct.

The journal considers misconduct to include, but not be limited to:

1. Plagiarism
2. Self-plagiarism and inappropriate text recycling
3. Fabrication or falsification of data
4. Manipulation or inappropriate presentation of research results
5. Duplicate or redundant publication
6. Unauthorized use of another person's work or ideas
7. Improper authorship or exclusion of legitimate contributors
8. Undisclosed conflicts of interest
9. Manipulation or misuse of the peer-review or publication process.

Manuscripts may be screened using appropriate similarity-detection tools. If substantial ethical concerns are identified, the editorial team may request clarification, reject the manuscript, retract a published article, or take other appropriate corrective action.

6. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research and meaningful participation in drafting or critically revising the manuscript.
All listed authors should approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission and publication.
Individuals who contribute to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be appropriately acknowledged, where applicable.
Any changes to the authorship of a manuscript after submission should be communicated to the editor and agreed upon by all affected authors.

7. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research, review, or editorial decision. Editors may take appropriate measures to manage disclosed or identified conflicts of interest, including assigning another editor or reviewer when necessary.

8. Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Issues

MADISHA recognizes its responsibility to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the published scholarly record.
When a published article contains a significant error, the journal may publish an appropriate correction or other editorial notice. In cases involving serious errors, research misconduct, or unreliable findings, the journal may consider retraction in accordance with established scholarly publishing practices.
Authors are encouraged to promptly notify the editorial office of significant errors discovered after publication.

9. Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

Research involving human participants, personal data, or other ethically sensitive subjects should comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations.
Where required, authors should obtain appropriate ethical approval and informed consent and provide relevant information regarding ethical procedures in the manuscript.
Authors must protect the privacy and confidentiality of research participants and should not disclose personally identifiable information without appropriate justification and consent.

10. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for appropriate purposes such as language improvement, proofreading, or other technical assistance, provided that their use does not compromise the originality, accuracy, integrity, or transparency of the manuscript.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot take responsibility for the content of a scholarly publication.
Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, citations, interpretation, and integrity of all content submitted to MADISHA. Where required by the journal, authors should disclose the use of AI tools in the manuscript or during submission.
AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, references, research findings, reviewer reports, or other scholarly content.

11. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher supports the editorial independence of MADISHA and provides the necessary infrastructure for the journal's publication activities.
The publisher shall support the editors in maintaining publication ethics, protecting the integrity of the scholarly record, and addressing ethical concerns appropriately.
The publisher will not interfere with editorial decisions based on commercial or other inappropriate interests.

12. Complaints and Appeals

MADISHA welcomes legitimate complaints and appeals concerning editorial decisions, publication procedures, authorship, research integrity, conflicts of interest, or other ethical matters.
Complaints and appeals should be submitted to the editorial office with sufficient information and supporting evidence. The editorial team will review such matters objectively and confidentially and may request additional information from the relevant parties.
MADISHA is committed to handling complaints and appeals fairly and transparently while protecting the confidentiality of all parties involved.

13. Commitment to Academic Integrity

MADISHA is committed to promoting responsible research and scholarly communication. All authors, editors, reviewers, and other parties involved in the publication process are expected to uphold the principles of integrity, transparency, accountability, fairness, confidentiality, and respect for intellectual property.
By submitting a manuscript to MADISHA, authors acknowledge and agree to comply with the journal's publication ethics and editorial policies