Ethics Statement

Jurnal Kajian Islam dan Turath Antara-Bidang (Jurnal KITAB) is a scholarly publication issued by Penerbit UMS and managed by the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah. All submitted manuscripts are subject to a rigorous peer-review process. The journal is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and takes proactive measures to prevent any form of publication misconduct. Authors must ensure that their work is original, free from plagiarism, and compliant with ethical frameworks such as the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Publication

Upholding ethical standards in peer-reviewed publishing is vital to developing a credible and respected body of academic knowledge. Articles published in Jurnal Kajian Islam dan Turath Antara-Bidang represent the integrity of the authors and their supporting institutions. Peer-reviewed publications contribute significantly to the advancement and dissemination of scholarly methods and findings. Therefore, all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—are expected to uphold ethical responsibilities. The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, as the journal’s manager, is firmly committed to ensuring ethical practices at every stage of the publication process.