Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic As Foreign Language Journal embodies research articles including: • Arabic Language Learning Technology • Arabic Language Learning Curriculum • Arabic Teachers • Students Learning Arabic • Arabic Language Learning Method • Arabic Learning Materials • Arabic Learning Media • Evaluation of Arabic Language Learning • Institutions and Environment

Section Policies

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Peer Review Process

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic As Foreign Language Journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal. Submissions which meet the requirements of the journal are reviewed by two experienced reviewers in the field of Arabic Language and Education. The review process is expected to take two (2) to three (4) weeks but it may take longer depending on the number of papers currently being reviewed. The following are the four main steps of the review process. 1. The completed manuscript uploaded by the author (s) to the Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic As Foreign Language Journal website is then assigned by the Chief Editor to see the editorial process. 2. The editor will invite reviewers to give proper assessment and judgement of the submitted manuscript. 3. The result of the review will be communicated to the editor for onward transmission to the author(s). 4. If required, the author(s) will revise the manuscript in light of the reviewers’ comments and suggestions and resubmit the manuscript within two to six weeks. 5. When the manuscript is finally accepted for publication, the editor will schedule the publication and inform the author(s) of the particular number and volume of the journal in which the article will be published.

Publication Frequency

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic As Foreign Language Journal published twice a year. Each issue number amounts to a minimum of five the title.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to all published articles, supporting the free dissemination of scholarly knowledge to the public. Readers may access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of published articles without subscription or payment, subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.

The journal believes that open access promotes the wider dissemination of research, encourages scholarly communication, and increases the visibility and accessibility of academic work.

Plagiarism Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah Editorial Board will ensure that every published article will not exceed 30% similarity Score. Plagiarism screening will be conducted by Tanwir ArabiyyahEditorial Board using Turnitin

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal upholds the principles of originality, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and properly acknowledge the ideas, words, data, and findings of other researchers.

Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious violation of publication ethics. The journal therefore reserves the right to examine submitted manuscripts for originality and to take appropriate action when plagiarism or other forms of unattributed use of scholarly work are identified.

Plagiarism Screening

Manuscripts submitted to the journal may be screened using appropriate plagiarism-detection software. The editorial team evaluates the results carefully, considering the nature and extent of textual similarities, the adequacy of citations, and the context in which the material is used.

A similarity score alone does not determine whether plagiarism has occurred. Each case is assessed individually by the editor, taking into account whether the overlapping material has been properly acknowledged and whether it affects the originality or integrity of the manuscript.

Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

Direct plagiarism: Using another person's words or passages without appropriate quotation or acknowledgment.
Paraphrasing without attribution: Presenting another person's ideas or arguments in different words without citing the original source.
Mosaic plagiarism: Combining material from several sources without adequate acknowledgment.
Self-plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without proper citation, disclosure, or justification.
Unattributed use of data or ideas: Using another researcher's data, findings, or original ideas without appropriate acknowledgment.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all borrowed material is properly cited and that any reused content complies with applicable copyright requirements.

Editorial Procedures

When potential plagiarism is identified, the editor examines the available evidence and determines the appropriate course of action. Depending on the circumstances, the author may be asked to provide clarification, revise the manuscript, or correct inadequate attribution.

Manuscripts containing substantial unattributed material may be rejected. Where a serious ethical violation is established, the journal may take further action in accordance with its publication ethics procedures.

The journal seeks to handle all cases fairly and consistently, giving due consideration to the evidence, the nature of the suspected violation, and the author's explanation where appropriate.

Plagiarism Identified After Publication

If plagiarism is suspected in an article that has already been published, the editorial team will review the allegation and assess the available evidence. The authors may be contacted for clarification, and additional information may be sought where necessary.

Depending on the findings, the journal may publish a correction, issue an expression of concern, or retract the article. Any action taken will be communicated transparently and linked to the published article to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Tanwir Arabiyyah are expected to:

Submit original work that has not been improperly copied from other sources.
Cite all sources used in developing the manuscript.
Use quotation marks and appropriate references when reproducing another author's exact words.
Disclose substantial overlap with their own previously published work.
Respond honestly to editorial inquiries concerning originality and possible plagiarism.

By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge their responsibility to uphold academic integrity and comply with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Commitment to Publication Ethics

Tanwir Arabiyyah is committed to maintaining the quality and credibility of scholarly communication. Allegations of plagiarism are assessed on their merits, and editorial decisions are based on the available evidence and the principles of responsible academic publishing.

The journal's handling of suspected plagiarism is informed by the publication ethics guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reference: Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Publication ethics resources. https://publicationethics.org/

Journal Archiving

This journal utilizes the OneSearch: Indonesia National Library to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.

Corrections and Retractions Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record. Although manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and peer review before publication, errors or ethical concerns may occasionally be identified after publication.

The journal addresses such cases responsibly and transparently. Depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue, the editorial team may publish a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction.

1. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article and the error can be addressed without invalidating the main findings or conclusions of the work.

Corrections may include errors in author names, affiliations, references, figures, tables, or other published information that require clarification or amendment.

Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, or other parties with relevant evidence. The editor will assess the request and determine whether a formal correction is necessary.

When a correction is approved, the journal will publish a clearly identified correction notice explaining the nature of the error and the changes made. The notice will be linked to the original article to ensure that readers can identify the correction.

2. Expressions of Concern

An expression of concern may be issued when credible questions arise regarding the reliability or ethical integrity of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a final conclusion.

This action may be considered when an investigation is ongoing, relevant information remains unavailable, or the circumstances require further clarification.

The journal will review the available evidence and determine whether an expression of concern is necessary to inform readers while the matter is being examined. The notice may be updated when additional findings become available.

3. Retractions

Retraction may be considered when an article is found to contain serious problems that undermine its reliability or publication integrity. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to:

Established plagiarism or substantial unattributed use of another person's work.
Fabrication or falsification of research data or findings.
Serious errors that invalidate the main results or conclusions.
Duplicate publication or substantial undisclosed overlap with another publication.
Proven unethical research practices or other serious violations of publication ethics.

A retraction is not intended to punish authors for honest mistakes. The decision is made to protect readers and preserve the reliability of the scholarly record.

The editor will assess the evidence, seek clarification from the authors where appropriate, and consider relevant institutional findings or other reliable information. The final decision will be based on the seriousness of the issue and its implications for the published work.

4. Retraction Procedure

When a potential reason for retraction is identified, the journal will follow an appropriate and documented procedure:

Initial assessment: The editor reviews the allegation or evidence and determines whether further examination is required.
Clarification: The authors may be contacted and invited to respond to the concerns.
Evaluation: The editor assesses the available evidence and may seek additional information from relevant institutions or qualified parties when necessary.
Decision: The editor determines whether a correction, expression of concern, or retraction is appropriate.
Publication of notice: Where retraction is necessary, the journal publishes a clearly identified retraction notice explaining the reason for the decision.

The journal will make reasonable efforts to ensure that relevant parties are treated fairly and that decisions are supported by documented evidence.

5. Publication and Accessibility of Notices

Correction, expression of concern, and retraction notices will be clearly identified and linked to the relevant published article. The original article will remain accessible where appropriate, with its publication status clearly indicated, so that the scholarly record remains transparent.

The journal will update the article's publication information and related metadata where applicable and technically possible. Any changes will be communicated in a manner that allows readers to understand the status of the publication.

6. Responsibilities of Authors and Editors

Authors are expected to notify the journal promptly if they discover a significant error in their published work and to cooperate with reasonable editorial inquiries.

Editors are responsible for assessing reported problems objectively, maintaining appropriate confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring that corrective actions are proportionate to the evidence and circumstances.

Readers and other parties who identify potential errors or ethical concerns are encouraged to contact the editorial team and provide relevant supporting information.

7. Commitment to Publication Integrity

Tanwir Arabiyyah is committed to correcting the scholarly record whenever necessary. Decisions concerning corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions will be made carefully, consistently, and in accordance with recognized publication ethics principles.

This policy is informed by the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reference: Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Publication ethics resources. https://publicationethics.org/

Conflict of Interest Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are made fairly, objectively, and independently. A conflict of interest may arise when personal, professional, financial, or institutional relationships could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the preparation, review, or publication of a manuscript.

The journal requires authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose relevant conflicts of interest so that potential influences on the publication process can be identified and appropriately managed.

1. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial interests that may have influenced their research, interpretation of findings, or preparation of the manuscript.

Potential conflicts may include, but are not limited to:

Financial relationships, including employment, consultancy, funding, honoraria, or other financial support.
Personal or professional relationships that could affect the objectivity of the research.
Institutional affiliations or responsibilities that may influence the interpretation or presentation of findings.
Other interests that could reasonably be perceived as affecting the impartiality of the manuscript.

Relevant conflicts of interest should be stated in the manuscript at the time of submission. If no conflicts exist, authors should include the following declaration:

"The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest."

The absence of a conflict of interest does not need to be inferred from the manuscript; it should be explicitly declared.

2. Reviewers' Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively and maintain confidentiality throughout the peer-review process.

Reviewers must inform the editor of any actual or potential conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality. Such conflicts may include close personal or professional relationships with the authors, direct competition involving the submitted research, or other circumstances that could compromise an independent assessment.

Where a conflict cannot be adequately managed, the reviewer should decline the invitation or withdraw from the review process. The editor may appoint an alternative reviewer when necessary.

3. Editors' Responsibilities

Editors must ensure that editorial decisions are based on the scholarly quality, originality, relevance, and integrity of submitted manuscripts rather than personal relationships or competing interests.

An editor who has a conflict of interest concerning a manuscript must disclose the conflict and refrain from making decisions on that submission. The manuscript should be assigned to another qualified editor who can manage the review and decision-making process independently.

Editors are also responsible for identifying and addressing disclosed or suspected conflicts that may arise during editorial assessment or peer review.

4. Handling and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

All disclosed conflicts of interest will be assessed by the editorial team to determine whether they could affect the integrity or impartiality of the publication process.

Depending on the circumstances, the journal may request additional information, require a clearer disclosure statement, assign an alternative reviewer or editor, or take other appropriate measures to protect the independence of editorial decisions.

Disclosure of a conflict of interest does not automatically mean that a manuscript will be rejected. The decision will depend on the nature of the conflict, its potential influence, and whether it can be appropriately managed.

5. Funding Disclosure

Authors must acknowledge financial support or other material assistance received for the research and preparation of their manuscripts, where applicable. Funding information should identify the relevant funding organization and, when available, the grant or project reference.

Authors should also disclose any role played by the funding organization in the research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, or decision to submit the work for publication.

If the research received no specific funding, authors may state this explicitly.

6. Commitment to Editorial Independence

Tanwir Arabiyyah is committed to maintaining transparency and editorial independence throughout the publication process. All parties involved in manuscript preparation, peer review, and editorial decision-making are expected to disclose relevant conflicts of interest and cooperate with reasonable measures to address them.

The journal handles conflicts of interest in accordance with recognized publication ethics principles and the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reference: Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Publication ethics resources. https://publicationethics.org/

Post-Publication Discussion Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal encourages scholarly discussion and constructive feedback on articles that have been published. Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for readers and researchers to raise questions, offer alternative interpretations, and contribute to the development of knowledge in Arabic language education and related fields.

Readers who wish to comment on a published article may contact the editorial team and provide a clear explanation of their concerns, supported by relevant evidence or references where appropriate.

All comments and responses are subject to editorial assessment to ensure that they are relevant, evidence-based, respectful, and consistent with academic standards. The journal may invite the original authors to respond and may consider publishing the discussion or response when it contributes meaningfully to scholarly debate.

Concerns involving factual errors, research integrity, or possible ethical violations will be assessed separately and handled in accordance with the journal's relevant policies, including its Corrections and Retractions Policy where applicable.

The journal reserves the right to decline comments that are irrelevant, defamatory, unsupported, or inconsistent with responsible scholarly communication. Editorial decisions concerning post-publication discussion will be made fairly and independently.

Tanwir Arabiyyah is committed to promoting constructive academic dialogue while maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and credibility of the scholarly record.

Review Process Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal applies a peer-review process to evaluate the quality, originality, relevance, and academic contribution of submitted manuscripts. All manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial assessment before being considered for external review.

1. Initial Editorial Assessment

Upon submission, the editor checks whether the manuscript fits the journal's focus and scope, follows the author guidelines, and meets the basic requirements for scholarly quality and publication ethics. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned for revision or rejected without external review.

2. Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are sent to qualified reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, relevance to the field, and contribution to existing scholarship.

The journal uses a [insert the journal's actual review model, e.g., double-anonymous peer review] process. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and confidential assessments.

3. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' comments and the editor's assessment, a manuscript may be:

Accepted for publication.
Accepted subject to minor revisions.
Returned for major revisions and further evaluation.
Rejected.

When revisions are requested, authors must address the reviewers' comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified period. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers when further assessment is necessary.

4. Confidentiality and Ethical Standards

Editors and reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts and review reports as confidential. Reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest and decline assignments that could compromise their impartiality.

Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit, relevance, and compliance with publication ethics, without discrimination based on the authors' personal characteristics or institutional affiliations.

5. Final Decision and Publication

The editor is responsible for the final publication decision. Acceptance is subject to the completion of any required revisions and the journal's editorial and production procedures.

The journal aims to conduct the review process fairly, transparently, and within a reasonable timeframe. Actual review duration may vary depending on reviewer availability, the nature of the manuscript, and the extent of revisions required.

Allegations of Research Misconduct Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal is committed to maintaining research integrity and ethical standards throughout the publication process. The journal takes allegations of research misconduct seriously and handles them fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with recognized publication ethics principles.

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, and other practices that undermine the integrity or reliability of scholarly work.

Reporting and Assessment

Authors, reviewers, readers, and other parties may report suspected research misconduct to the editorial team by providing relevant information and supporting evidence. The editor will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the allegation warrants further investigation.

Where necessary, the editor may request an explanation from the authors, examine relevant documents, or seek advice from appropriate experts or institutions. All parties will be treated fairly, and allegations will not be considered proven without appropriate assessment of the available evidence.

Editorial Action

Depending on the nature and severity of the findings, the journal may request corrections, reject a submitted manuscript, suspend editorial consideration while an investigation is conducted, publish a correction or expression of concern, or retract a published article.

When appropriate, the journal may also refer the matter to the authors' affiliated institutions or other relevant bodies. Decisions will be based on the available evidence and the journal's publication ethics policies.

Confidentiality and Protection of the Scholarly Record

The journal will handle allegations with appropriate confidentiality and will make reasonable efforts to protect the rights of the parties involved. Information will be shared only when necessary for a fair assessment or appropriate follow-up.

Tanwir Arabiyyah is committed to addressing research misconduct consistently and transparently while protecting the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record. This policy is informed by the publication ethics guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reference: Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Publication ethics resources. https://publicationethics.org/

Publication Schedule

The journal is published twice a year, with two issues released annually in June and December. Each issue contains scholarly articles that have undergone editorial assessment and peer review.

The journal is committed to maintaining a regular publication schedule, ensuring timely publication of accepted manuscripts, and providing open online access to all published issues and articles.

Electronic Archiving Policy

The journal is committed to preserving published articles and maintaining their long-term accessibility. Published issues and articles are archived electronically through the journal's online platform and remain available to readers through the journal website.

The editorial team takes appropriate measures to maintain access to published content and preserve the scholarly record. Any additional digital preservation services are implemented in accordance with the journal's available technical resources and archiving arrangements.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By publishing in this journal, authors grant the journal the right of first publication and authorize the dissemination of their articles in accordance with the journal's applicable licensing terms.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party material included in their manuscripts is properly acknowledged and that permission for its use has been obtained when required.

Copyright and reuse of published articles are governed by the journal's licensing policy. Authors and readers are expected to respect applicable copyright requirements and provide appropriate attribution when reusing published content.

License Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its published content under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Under this license, readers may share and adapt published articles for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source, a link to the license is provided, and any changes are indicated. Derivative works must be distributed under the same license.

The license terms are available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Ownership and Management Information

The journal is owned and published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat and managed by an editorial team responsible for its editorial policies, peer-review process, and publication activities.

The Editor-in-Chief, supported by the editorial board and reviewers, oversees the editorial process and ensures that publication decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and compliance with publication ethics.

The journal maintains editorial independence in the evaluation and selection of manuscripts. Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial interests and are guided by the journal's academic objectives and publication ethics policies.

Information about the journal's publisher, editorial board, and contact details is available on the journal website.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship in this journal is based on substantial scholarly contributions to the research and manuscript. All individuals listed as authors must have made meaningful contributions to the work, participated in drafting or critically revising the manuscript, approved the final version, and agreed to take responsibility for the integrity of their contributions.

Individuals who contribute to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately, with their consent.

Author Responsibilities

All authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their contributions. They must ensure that the manuscript is original, that all sources are properly cited, and that the final version has been approved by every listed author.

One author must be designated as the corresponding author and serve as the primary contact with the editorial office throughout submission, review, and publication. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the submission and are kept informed of editorial decisions.

Order and Changes in Authorship

The order of authors should be agreed upon by all authors before submission and should reflect their contributions and mutual agreement. Any request to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission must be justified in writing and approved by all authors concerned, including those being added or removed. The journal reserves the right to review such requests before making changes to the publication record.

Guest and Ghost Authorship

Guest authorship, in which an individual is listed as an author without a qualifying contribution, and ghost authorship, in which a qualifying contributor is omitted from the author list, are not permitted. All authors must meet the journal's authorship criteria, and contributions that do not qualify for authorship should be acknowledged transparently.

The journal may request clarification regarding authorship or individual contributions when necessary. Suspected authorship violations will be handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Manuscript Types

The journal accepts original scholarly manuscripts relevant to Arabic language learning, teaching Arabic as a foreign language, Arabic linguistics, Arabic literature, and related fields within language education.

The types of manuscripts considered for publication are as follows:

Research Articles: Reports of original empirical research using appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches. Manuscripts should present a clear research problem, relevant literature, sound methodology, findings, and a discussion of their scholarly implications.
Review Articles: Critical and systematic examinations of existing literature on a specific topic. Review articles should provide a clear review methodology where applicable, synthesize relevant studies, and identify research gaps or directions for future research.
Conceptual Articles: Scholarly papers that develop, analyze, or critically discuss concepts, theories, or frameworks relevant to Arabic language education and related fields. Such articles should offer a clear argument and a meaningful contribution to existing scholarship.

All submissions must fall within the journal's focus and scope, demonstrate academic relevance and originality, follow the author guidelines, and comply with the journal's publication ethics policies. Acceptance depends on editorial assessment and peer review.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Tanwir Arabiyyah: Arabic as Foreign Language Journal recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may support academic writing and research when used responsibly. However, the use of AI must not compromise research integrity, originality, transparency, or the reliability of scholarly work.

1. Use of AI by Authors

Authors may use AI tools for purposes such as language editing, grammar correction, translation assistance, and improving the clarity of writing. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts, including all content generated or modified with AI assistance.

AI tools must not be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the work, approve the final manuscript, or respond to questions concerning its integrity.

2. Disclosure of AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools when such tools contribute to the generation or substantive revision of manuscript content, including text, analysis, images, or other research materials.

The disclosure should identify the AI tool used and explain its purpose. Routine spelling, grammar, and reference-formatting assistance does not ordinarily require disclosure unless it involves substantive content generation or the journal specifically requests it.

The disclosure should be included in an appropriate section of the manuscript, such as an AI Use Declaration or Acknowledgments section.

3. Prohibited Uses

AI tools must not be used to fabricate or falsify data, generate misleading research results, create false references, conceal plagiarism, or misrepresent the originality of a manuscript.

Authors must verify all AI-generated information, citations, translations, and interpretations before submission. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript complies with research ethics, copyright requirements, and applicable data-protection obligations.

4. AI Use in Peer Review and Editorial Decisions

Editors and reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts, unpublished research data, or identifying information to public AI tools or other services that could compromise confidentiality without appropriate authorization and safeguards.

AI tools must not replace independent scholarly judgment in peer review or editorial decision-making. Editors and reviewers remain responsible for the assessments, recommendations, and decisions they make.

5. Editorial Assessment

The journal may request clarification regarding the use of AI when necessary to assess the originality, accuracy, or integrity of a submission. Undisclosed or inappropriate AI use will be evaluated according to the circumstances and may result in a request for revision, rejection, or further action under the journal's publication ethics policies.

6. Responsibility and Accountability

Authors retain full responsibility for their submitted and published work, regardless of whether AI tools have been used. The journal is committed to promoting transparent, ethical, and responsible use of AI in scholarly publishing.

This policy may be updated as AI technologies and recognized publication ethics standards evolve.