Post-Publication Discussion and Correspondence

The Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) recognizes that scholarly communication continues after an article has been published. Constructive discussion, critical evaluation, and responsible correspondence can contribute to the development of knowledge and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

JIEB welcomes substantiated comments and scholarly responses concerning articles published in the journal, provided that they are relevant to the journal's scope and presented in a professional, evidence-based, and respectful manner.

1. Purpose and Scope

Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for readers and researchers to raise substantive questions, offer alternative interpretations, clarify methodological issues, or identify potential errors in published work.

Submissions may address, for example:

• The interpretation, significance, or implications of published findings.
• The validity or limitations of research methods, data analysis, and conclusions.
• Relevant literature, evidence, or perspectives that may not have been adequately considered.
• Questions concerning the transparency, reproducibility, or interpretation of research.
• Potential errors or concerns that may affect the reliability of a published article.
• Alternative theoretical, methodological, or practical interpretations relevant to the article.

Comments should make a meaningful scholarly contribution and engage with the content of the article. Personal attacks, defamatory statements, unsupported allegations, harassment, and material unrelated to the academic content of the article are not acceptable.

2. Submission of Comments or Correspondence

Readers and researchers who wish to submit a comment or scholarly response should contact the JIEB editorial office at jieb@uinsgd.ac.id.

A submission should include, where applicable:

• The title and author names of the article being discussed.
• The publication year and DOI or article URL, where available.
• A clear explanation of the question, criticism, clarification, or concern being raised.
• Supporting evidence, references, data, or methodological explanations where relevant.
• The author's name and affiliation, along with contact information.
• A disclosure of any relevant conflicts of interest.

Authors of comments are expected to ensure that their submissions are original, accurate, appropriately referenced, and respectful of the rights of others. Third-party material must be used with appropriate attribution and permission where required.

The editorial office may provide further instructions concerning the submission format, supporting documents, and editorial process. Submission of a comment does not guarantee its acceptance or publication.

3. Editorial Assessment

The editorial team will assess whether a proposed comment is relevant to the journal's scope, sufficiently substantiated, appropriate in tone, and likely to contribute meaningfully to scholarly discussion.

The assessment may consider:

• The relevance of the comment to the published article.
• The accuracy and adequacy of the evidence and references provided.
• The scholarly significance of the issue raised.
• Compliance with publication ethics, confidentiality, and applicable rights.
• Whether independent expert advice or further review is necessary.

Where appropriate, the editor may seek independent expert advice or invite a qualified reviewer to assess the scholarly substance of a submission.

JIEB may decline submissions that fall outside its scope, lack adequate support, contain inappropriate personal or defamatory material, or do not provide a meaningful scholarly contribution. Editorial decisions will be based on scholarly merit, relevance, available evidence, and ethical considerations.

4. Right of Reply

When a comment raises substantive questions or criticism about a published article, JIEB may invite the original author or authors to respond.

The response should address the issues raised, provide supporting evidence where appropriate, and use professional and respectful language. The editorial team may assess the comment and response together to support a balanced and informative scholarly exchange.

The original authors will be given an appropriate opportunity to respond when the editor considers a reply necessary for a fair assessment or a balanced presentation of the issue. However, an invitation to respond does not guarantee publication of the response.

The editor will determine whether the comment, the response, or both should be published. Publication of a response does not automatically imply that either party is correct, and the journal may publish a scholarly exchange without endorsing the position of either party.

5. Publication and Transparency

If a comment or response is accepted, JIEB will determine the appropriate publication format in accordance with its editorial procedures and available publishing facilities.

Where technically feasible, published comments and responses will be clearly associated with the original article through appropriate bibliographic information and links. This helps readers identify the article under discussion and follow the scholarly exchange.

Published comments and responses are subject to the journal's applicable editorial, publication ethics, copyright, and licensing requirements. The journal may edit material for clarity, accuracy, and appropriate presentation, provided that substantive meaning is not improperly altered.

Editorial correspondence will not ordinarily be published without an appropriate editorial decision and consideration of relevant confidentiality and consent requirements.

6. Concerns About the Integrity of Published Research

Comments that raise credible concerns about possible research or publication misconduct will be distinguished from ordinary scholarly disagreement. Differences in interpretation, theory, or methodology do not by themselves establish research misconduct or invalidate a published article.

Where a concern warrants further examination, JIEB may request clarification or supporting information from the authors, consult independent experts, examine relevant documentation, or contact an appropriate institution or other relevant body when necessary.

The submission of a comment or allegation does not, by itself, establish that an error or violation has occurred. Any editorial action will be based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the issue.

If an assessment identifies a need to correct the scholarly record, JIEB will follow its Retraction & Corrections Policy. Depending on the circumstances, possible actions may include a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction.

Concerns involving possible research or publication misconduct will also be handled in accordance with the journal's Research Misconduct Policy.

7. Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

All participants in post-publication discussion are expected to communicate respectfully, provide accurate information, and avoid misrepresenting the work or statements of others.

The journal will handle submissions and related correspondence with appropriate confidentiality during editorial assessment. Information may be shared with relevant editors, independent experts, authors, institutions, or other parties when necessary for a fair assessment, subject to applicable ethical, legal, and confidentiality considerations.

If material is accepted for publication, information necessary for transparent scholarly communication will become publicly available as part of the published record.

JIEB does not accept harassment, threats, discriminatory conduct, defamatory content, or attempts to improperly influence editorial decisions. Such conduct may be taken into account when determining whether and how a submission should proceed.

8. Editorial Independence

Decisions concerning post-publication comments and responses will be made on the basis of relevance, evidence, scholarly merit, and ethical considerations. Personal relationships, institutional affiliations, financial interests, reputational concerns, or external pressure should not improperly determine editorial outcomes.

Editors should disclose and appropriately manage any relevant conflicts of interest that could affect their handling of a submission. Where necessary and feasible, the matter may be assigned to another editor without the relevant conflict.

JIEB aims to ensure that post-publication discussion supports constructive scholarly exchange while protecting the fairness and integrity of the editorial process.

9. Relationship to Other JIEB Policies

This policy should be read together with other relevant JIEB policies, particularly:

• Publication Ethics
• Research Misconduct Policy
• Retraction & Corrections Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Plagiarism Policy
• Generative AI Policy

These policies provide a consistent framework for handling scholarly correspondence, concerns about published research, and any necessary changes to the scholarly record.

Contact Information

Questions and submissions concerning post-publication discussion may be directed to the editorial office of the Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB).

Email: jieb@uinsgd.ac.id
Publisher: Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia