Allegation of Research Misconducts

ALLEGATION OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCTS
Peradaban: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

1. Introduction
Peradaban: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat upholds the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. Any allegations of research misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and authorship fraud, will be taken seriously and handled according to the ethical guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and applicable institutional regulations.

2. Definition of Research Misconduct
Research misconduct refers to actions that violate the principles of integrity in research and scholarly publication. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism: Using others’ ideas, processes, results, or words without proper attribution.

  • Fabrication: Making up data or results and recording or reporting them as if they were real.

  • Falsification: Manipulating research materials, equipment, or processes, or changing or omitting data in such a way that the research is not accurately represented.

  • Authorship Misconduct: Including or excluding authors improperly, or failing to recognize contributions appropriately.

  • Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.

  • Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: Failing to disclose potential conflicts that could affect research interpretation.

3. Reporting Allegations
Any individual or institution suspecting research misconduct related to articles published in Peradaban: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat may report their concerns via email to the editorial office. The report must include:

  • A clear description of the alleged misconduct.

  • Supporting evidence (e.g., plagiarism detection reports, conflicting datasets, or other relevant documentation).

  • Contact information of the complainant (optional but encouraged for further clarification).

4. Investigation Process
Upon receiving a complaint, the Editorial Board will follow these steps:

  • Conduct a preliminary review to assess the validity of the allegation.

  • If necessary, form an Ethics Investigation Committee to further examine the case.

  • Contact the accused author(s) and provide an opportunity to respond.

  • Seek expert opinions if needed to assess technical aspects of the case.

  • Make a decision based on available evidence and ethical guidelines.

5. Consequences of Misconduct
If misconduct is confirmed, the following actions may be taken:

  • Retraction or correction of the published article.

  • Notification to the author’s institution and funding bodies.

  • Temporary or permanent ban on future submissions from the responsible author(s).

  • Public disclosure of the misconduct in accordance with ethical guidelines.

6. Appeals
Authors accused of misconduct have the right to appeal the decision by providing new evidence or clarification within a specified timeframe. The Editorial Board will reassess the case accordingly.

7. Conclusion
Maintaining research integrity is essential for academic and societal progress. Peradaban: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is committed to ensuring ethical research practices and will act decisively against any form of misconduct.

For further inquiries, please contact the editorial office at [email address].