Data and Reproducibility Policy

Sintesa Journal of Islamic Economy, Law, and Education (SJEILE) is committed to promoting transparency, research integrity, and scientific rigor in scholarly publishing. This policy outlines the journal’s approach to data availability, reporting standards, and reproducibility of research findings. The journal adheres to the Core Practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Data Availability

SJEILE encourages authors to make all data underlying their research findings openly available and accessible whenever possible. Authors should provide sufficient details regarding data collection, methodology, and analysis to enable verification and reproducibility of the results.

In certain cases, the editorial team may request access to raw data for evaluation purposes.

For Quantitative Research

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Deposit datasets in reputable data repositories;
  • Provide persistent links (e.g., DOI or URL) to the datasets within the manuscript;
  • Clearly describe variables, instruments, and analytical procedures.

If data cannot be shared due to ethical, legal, or confidentiality constraints, authors must clearly explain the reasons and provide a mechanism for data access upon reasonable request.

For Qualitative Research

Authors should:

  • Provide detailed descriptions of data sources, participants, and research context;
  • Clearly explain data collection and analysis procedures;
  • Include excerpts, coding frameworks, or representative data where appropriate to support transparency.

2. Reporting Guidelines

SJEILE encourages authors to follow relevant reporting guidelines appropriate to their study design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods). Adherence to reporting standards enhances clarity, completeness, and reproducibility of research.

3. Research Registration (if applicable)

For studies involving human participants or specific research designs (e.g., experimental or intervention studies), authors are encouraged to register their research in appropriate registries prior to data collection, where applicable. SJEILE supports international best practices in research transparency.

4. Reproducibility and Verification

Authors must provide sufficient methodological detail, including procedures, instruments, and analytical techniques, to allow other researchers to replicate or verify the findings. Transparency in reporting is essential to ensure the reliability and credibility of published research.

5. Data Citation

Authors must properly cite all datasets used in their research. Data citations should be included in the reference list and follow standard citation formats to ensure proper attribution and traceability.

6. Compliance and Editorial Review

The editorial board and peer reviewers will assess compliance with this policy during the manuscript evaluation process. Authors may be requested to provide additional data, clarification, or supporting materials when necessary.

7. Policy Review

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving best practices in data sharing, reporting standards, and research reproducibility. Any updates will be communicated through the journal’s official website.