Post-Publication Discussion
1. Post-Publication Discussion Policy
Mauriduna: Journal of Islamic Studies encourages scholarly discussion after an article is published (post-publication discussion) as part of its efforts to improve the quality, transparency, and accountability of scholarly publications. This policy provides a space for readers, researchers, academics, and the scientific community to submit responses, clarifications, academic critiques, or further ideas regarding published articles.
2. Implementation Mechanism via OJS 3
The implementation of post-publication discussions is supported by the use of the Open Journal Systems (OJS) version 3 platform as an electronic journal management and publishing system. Published articles are available on the journal’s website so that readers can access, read, and use them as material for academic discussion.
Responses or discussions regarding articles may be submitted through the journal’s official communication channels, such as the comments feature (if enabled), or via the editorial contact information listed on the journal’s website. Each response received will be reviewed by the editor to ensure academic relevance, appropriate language, clarity of argumentation, and adherence to publication ethics.
If a response meets the requirements for publication as a separate scholarly article, the editor may direct the author to follow the applicable manuscript submission procedures. The manuscript will be evaluated based on its relevance to the article being responded to, the quality of its arguments, the supporting references, and the journal’s ethical and editorial standards.
3. Ethical Principles for Post-Publication Discussions
In its operations, Mauriduna: Journal of Islamic Studies upholds the following principles:
Scientific objectivity, meaning that every response is based on rational arguments, relevant evidence, and verifiable references.
Constructiveness, meaning that criticism and differing viewpoints are presented to improve scientific understanding, not to attack the author personally.
Transparency, meaning that the process of handling responses is conducted transparently through editorial mechanisms in accordance with the journal’s policies.
Academic integrity, meaning that all parties respect copyright, avoid plagiarism, and do not make accusations without sufficient grounds.
Editorial accountability, meaning that the editor evaluates responses proportionately and takes necessary steps if issues related to the accuracy, ethics, or integrity of a published article are identified.
4. Follow-Up on Scholarly Comments
The editor of Mauriduna: Journal of Islamic Studies may follow up on received comments by requesting clarification from the author of the relevant article, inviting an author’s response, or considering the publication of the discussion as a scholarly manuscript in accordance with the journal’s policies.
If a response indicates a substantial error or an issue of publication integrity, the editor will conduct an investigation based on available evidence and follow procedures for correction, retraction, or other relevant editorial actions as necessary. Every decision must be based on a fair, documented investigation and in accordance with the journal’s adopted publication ethics guidelines.
5. Documentation and Traceability
To support accountability in journal management, relevant post-publication communications and follow-ups are documented by the journal management in accordance with archival retention and data protection policies. Documentation may include correspondence with authors, results of editorial reviews, authors’ responses, editorial decisions, and links to related articles.
This documentation helps ensure the traceability of the handling of scholarly responses and is part of the continuous quality improvement efforts of Mauriduna: Journal of Islamic Studies.
Through its post-publication discussion policy, Mauriduna: Journal of Islamic Studies is committed to fostering a culture of open, critical, ethical, and constructive academic dialogue. Post-publication discussions are expected to enrich the body of Islamic studies, enhance the quality of scholarly exchange, and strengthen the journal’s integrity and credibility within the scholarly publishing ecosystem.
The implementation of this policy is aligned with the available OJS 3 features, the journal’s official communication channels, and the editorial procedures strictly enforced by the journal’s editorial board.