Allegations of Research Misconduct

Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar (JPD) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, publication ethics, transparency, and academic accountability. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and seeks to address them fairly, objectively, and confidentially.

1. Definition of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

Fabrication: Inventing research data, results, or findings and presenting them as genuine.
Falsification: Manipulating research materials, methods, data, or results to misrepresent research findings.
Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, words, data, or intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment.
Duplicate Publication: Publishing substantially similar research in multiple journals without proper disclosure or justification.
Authorship Misconduct: Inappropriate inclusion, exclusion, or misrepresentation of authorship contributions.
Citation Manipulation: Deliberately manipulating references or citations to influence scholarly impact.
Unethical AI Use: Using artificial intelligence to fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent research findings, references, or scientific evidence.
Other Ethical Violations: Any conduct that compromises the integrity, reliability, or credibility of scholarly research.

2. Reporting Allegations

Authors, reviewers, readers, and other stakeholders may report suspected research misconduct to the editorial office of Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar (JPD).

Reports should provide sufficient information, supporting documentation, or evidence to enable a preliminary assessment.

Allegations should be submitted through the journal's official communication channels.

3. Investigation Procedures

When an allegation is received, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether further investigation is warranted.

The investigation may involve:

Reviewing the submitted allegations and supporting evidence.
Requesting clarification from the authors or other relevant parties.
Consulting independent experts or relevant institutions when necessary.
Evaluating the evidence objectively and confidentially.
Determining appropriate editorial actions based on the findings.

Individuals involved in the investigation must avoid conflicts of interest.

4. Editorial Actions

Where research misconduct is substantiated, the journal may take appropriate actions, including:

Requesting clarification or revision.
Rejecting a manuscript under consideration.
Publishing a correction or expression of concern.
Retracting a published article.
Notifying the authors' affiliated institutions where appropriate.
Taking other measures consistent with publication ethics.

5. Confidentiality and Fairness

All allegations will be handled with appropriate confidentiality, impartiality, and respect for the rights of the parties involved.

Authors will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to allegations before final editorial action is taken.

6. Ethical Guidelines

Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar (JPD) aims to address research misconduct in accordance with recognized principles of publication ethics, including relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial board are responsible for determining appropriate editorial responses and safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record.