Data Availability Statement

The Islamic Studies and Education Journal (ISEJ) supports transparency, research integrity, and the reproducibility of scholarly work. Authors are encouraged to make the data underlying their research findings available whenever possible, while respecting ethical, legal, and confidentiality obligations.

The availability of research data enhances the credibility, verification, and reuse of published research.

Data Availability Requirements

Authors should include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscript indicating whether the data supporting the findings of the study are publicly available, available upon reasonable request, or subject to restrictions.

The statement should accurately describe the availability of the research data and any conditions governing access.

Data Sharing

Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to deposit research data in recognized institutional, disciplinary, or public repositories before publication.

Examples of research data include, but are not limited to:

• datasets;
• survey responses;
• interview transcripts (where ethically permissible);
• statistical analysis files;
• computer code or software;
• research instruments;
• supplementary materials supporting the published findings.

Data Restrictions

The journal recognizes that research data may not always be publicly available.

Restrictions may apply due to:

• participant privacy or confidentiality;
• ethical considerations;
• legal or contractual obligations;
• intellectual property rights; or
• other legitimate limitations.

Where data cannot be shared, authors should provide a brief explanation in the Data Availability Statement.

Editorial Consideration

Editors may request additional information regarding the availability of research data when necessary to support the editorial or peer review process.

The journal does not require authors to publicly release confidential or sensitive information where doing so would violate ethical or legal obligations.

Examples of Data Availability Statements

Authors may adapt one of the following statements as appropriate.

Publicly Available Data

The data supporting the findings of this study are publicly available in [Repository Name] at [DOI or URL].

Available Upon Reasonable Request

The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Restricted Data

The data are not publicly available because they contain confidential information or are subject to ethical and legal restrictions.

No New Data Generated

No new data were generated or analyzed in this study.

Data Included in the Article

All data supporting the findings of this study are included within the article and its supplementary materials.

Responsibility of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their Data Availability Statement accurately reflects the accessibility of the data supporting their research.

Where data are shared through an external repository, authors should ensure that the repository provides stable and persistent access whenever possible.

Compliance with International Standards

The journal encourages responsible research data management in accordance with internationally recognized principles of research transparency and integrity while respecting ethical, legal, and confidentiality requirements.