Allegation of research misconduct

Journal Study of Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PENEROKA), managed by the Journal Center of Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafaat, is committed to upholding research integrity, academic honesty, and the ethics of scholarly publication. Any allegations of research misconduct will be addressed with seriousness, fairness, objectivity, transparency, and confidentiality, in accordance with established ethical standards for scholarly publishing, including the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, unjustified image manipulation, redundant or duplicate publication, authorship disputes, citation manipulation, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and any other actions that violate the principles of research integrity and scholarly publication ethics.

Any individual who becomes aware of, or suspects, research misconduct in a manuscript submitted to or an article already published in Journal Study of Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PENEROKA) may submit a report to the Editor-in-Chief or the editorial team. Such reports should include a clear description of the alleged misconduct, along with any relevant supporting evidence or documentation, if available.

Upon receiving a report, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine the validity and sufficiency of the information provided. If necessary, the journal may request clarifications and supporting documentation from the author(s), consult with independent experts, or contact the author’s affiliated institution, in accordance with established procedures.

All involved parties will be granted a fair opportunity to provide explanations and responses. The journal maintains confidentiality throughout the investigation process, respects the rights of all parties, and ensures that no decisions are reached until sufficient evidence has been carefully and objectively evaluated.

Should research misconduct be confirmed, Journal Study of Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PENEROKA) will take appropriate action, commensurate with the nature, severity, and impact of the misconduct. Such actions may include the rejection of a manuscript, a request for revisions, the issuance of a correction notice, the publication of an expression of concern, the retraction of an article, and, where necessary notification to the relevant institutions or other appropriate authorities.

All allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with the principles of fairness, confidentiality, accountability, and academic integrity. Any decisions made must be proportionate to the findings of the investigation and consistent with established ethical practices in scholarly publishing.

Journal Study of Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PENEROKA), managed under the Journal Center of Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafaat, does not tolerate any form of research misconduct. It remains committed to upholding the credibility, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record, thereby supporting the responsible advancement of knowledge.