Editorial Policies

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Jotika is committed to maintaining the quality, integrity, and transparency of scholarly publications through a rigorous editorial process. The journal establishes editorial policies covering the peer-review process, post-publication discussion, and the correction or retraction of published articles in accordance with recognized publication ethics principles.

1. Review Process Policy

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Jotika applies a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to ensure objectivity and fairness in manuscript evaluation.

All submitted manuscripts undergo the following editorial procedures:

  1. Initial Screening: The editor evaluates the manuscript's relevance to the journal's focus and scope, originality, compliance with author guidelines, and overall scientific quality.
  2. Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the research topic.
  3. Review Evaluation: Reviewers assess the manuscript based on originality, methodological rigor, scientific contribution, clarity of presentation, and relevance of the findings.
  4. Editorial Decision: Based on reviewers' recommendations, the editor may decide to accept the manuscript, request minor or major revisions, or reject the submission.
  5. Revision Process: Authors are required to address reviewers' comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified period. Revised manuscripts may undergo further review when necessary.
  6. Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on the manuscript's scientific quality and compliance with the journal's editorial standards.

All reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, provide constructive feedback, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Editorial decisions are made independently and without discrimination.

2. Post-Publication Discussion

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Jotika encourages constructive academic discussion and scholarly communication regarding articles that have been published.

Readers, researchers, and other interested parties may submit comments, questions, or scientific concerns regarding published articles through the journal's official communication channels.

The editorial team will evaluate post-publication discussions based on their scientific relevance, accuracy, and adherence to academic ethics. When necessary, the editor may invite the original authors to provide clarification or responses.

Substantive concerns regarding the validity, reliability, or integrity of published research will be investigated in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

The journal reserves the right to decline or discontinue discussions containing personal attacks, unsupported allegations, or inappropriate content.

3. Correction and Retraction Policy

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Jotika is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal may issue corrections or retractions when significant errors or ethical violations are identified in published articles.

3.1. Corrections

Corrections may be issued when errors are identified in published articles that affect their accuracy or clarity but do not invalidate the overall findings and conclusions.

Authors who identify significant errors in their published work must promptly notify the editorial team. The editor will evaluate the reported errors and determine whether a formal correction is necessary.

Correction notices will be published and linked to the original articles to ensure transparency.

3.2. Retractions

Articles may be retracted when there is reliable evidence of serious errors or research misconduct that compromises the validity or integrity of the published findings.

Reasons for retraction may include:

  1. Plagiarism or substantial duplication of previously published work.
  2. Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.
  3. Serious methodological errors resulting in unreliable findings.
  4. Duplicate or redundant publication.
  5. Unethical research practices or significant violations of publication ethics.

Retraction decisions are made by the editorial team after appropriate investigation and consideration of available evidence. Authors will be given an opportunity to provide clarification before a final decision is made.

Retraction notices will clearly state the reasons for retraction and remain publicly accessible. The original article will generally remain available with a clear retraction notice to preserve the scholarly record.

3.3. Expressions of Concern

When serious concerns regarding a published article arise but the investigation remains inconclusive or is ongoing, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern to inform readers of potential issues affecting the article's reliability or integrity.

The notice may be updated or replaced with a correction or retraction following the completion of the investigation.

All correction, retraction, and expression of concern procedures are guided by the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).