Allegations of Research Misconduct

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research Integrity, Ethical Accountability, and Responsible Publishing

Jurnal Manageable | PT Kimshafi Alung Cipta (Alungcipta)

Jurnal Manageable (e-ISSN: 2830-1870) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, academic honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in scholarly publishing.

The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously, whether they concern submitted manuscripts, articles undergoing peer review, or previously published research. All concerns will be assessed fairly, objectively, and in accordance with relevant guidance issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, and other parties involved in the scholarly publication process. The journal distinguishes between honest research errors, questionable research practices, and deliberate misconduct. An allegation alone does not establish that misconduct has occurred.

1. Types of Research Misconduct

 

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to, the following practices:

1. Plagiarism

Presenting another person's words, ideas, research results, data, or intellectual contributions as one's own without appropriate acknowledgment, including substantial unattributed paraphrasing or unauthorized reuse.

2. Data Fabrication

Inventing research data, respondents, interview records, survey responses, experimental observations, statistical results, or other research information that was not actually obtained.

3. Data Falsification

Manipulating, altering, selectively excluding, or misrepresenting research data, analytical procedures, instruments, or findings in a manner that produces a misleading account of the research.

4. Duplicate Publication

Submitting or publishing substantially the same research in multiple journals without proper disclosure, justification, or acknowledgment of overlapping publications.

5. Authorship Misconduct

Ghost, guest, or honorary authorship, unauthorized changes to authorship, misrepresentation of author contributions, or exclusion of eligible contributors.

6. Citation Manipulation

Inappropriate citation practices intended to artificially increase citation counts, journal metrics, author visibility, or the apparent scholarly influence of particular publications.

7. Peer-Review Manipulation

Providing false reviewer identities, creating fraudulent reviewer accounts, interfering with independent peer review, or attempting to influence editorial decisions through deceptive practices.

8. Misuse of Artificial Intelligence

Using AI tools to fabricate references, misrepresent research findings, create deceptive data, or conceal prohibited research practices. Authors remain accountable for all AI-assisted content.

Other Research Ethics Violations

Additional concerns may involve research conducted without required ethical approval, inadequate informed consent, violations of participant confidentiality, undisclosed conflicts of interest, unauthorized use of research data, or intentional misrepresentation of research methods.

2. Reporting Allegations of Misconduct

 

Jurnal Manageable encourages authors, reviewers, readers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to report suspected research or publication misconduct in good faith.

Information Required in a Report

  1. Title of the manuscript or published article.
  2. Names of the authors and publication details, if available.
  3. Manuscript identification number or DOI, where applicable.
  4. A clear description of the suspected misconduct.
  5. Supporting evidence, documents, or relevant references.
  6. Contact information of the reporting party, when provided.

Anonymous reports may be considered when they contain credible and sufficiently specific evidence for evaluation.

3. Investigation and Editorial Procedures

 

Every allegation will undergo an appropriate assessment based on the available information and the seriousness of the concern.

Step 1 - Receipt and Registration

The editorial office receives the allegation and records the relevant information for confidential evaluation.

Step 2 - Preliminary Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or an independent designated editor examines whether the allegation is specific, credible, relevant, and supported by evidence.

Step 3 - Evidence Review

The journal may examine manuscript similarity reports, available research records, relevant publications, correspondence, and other documentation.

Step 4 - Author Clarification

The parties concerned are ordinarily given a reasonable opportunity to respond and provide supporting evidence, subject to confidentiality and investigative requirements.

Step 5 - Institutional Coordination

When a formal research misconduct investigation is required, the journal may refer the matter to the relevant research institution or competent body and cooperate with its investigation.

Step 6 - Editorial Determination

The Editor-in-Chief or an independent editorial decision-maker assesses the available findings and determines appropriate editorial action.

Step 7 - Documentation and Follow-up

The editorial office records relevant decisions, communicates appropriate outcomes, and makes any necessary changes to the published scholarly record.

4. Possible Editorial Actions

 

Actions Based on Investigation Findings

Depending on the seriousness of the case and the available evidence, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Dismiss an unsupported allegation or close a case without further action.
  • Request clarification, additional documentation, or manuscript revision.
  • Reject a manuscript before publication.
  • Suspend manuscript processing while serious concerns are examined.
  • Refer the case to the relevant institution for formal investigation.
  • Publish a correction or clarification.
  • Issue an Expression of Concern when substantial unresolved concerns affect a published article.
  • Retract an article when its findings are fundamentally unreliable or other retraction grounds are established.

5. Confidentiality and Fair Treatment

 

All allegations will be handled confidentially to the extent reasonably possible, while respecting due process, applicable legal requirements, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Allegations must be assessed objectively and without prejudgment.
  • Individuals accused of misconduct must be treated fairly.
  • Reporting parties acting in good faith should be protected from inappropriate retaliation to the extent within the journal's control.
  • Relevant information will be shared only with parties who reasonably need it for an assessment or investigation.
  • Editors with relevant conflicts of interest must recuse themselves.
  • Editorial actions must be proportionate to the evidence and seriousness of the case.

6. Responsibilities of Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

 

Authors

Authors must ensure the originality, accuracy, ethical compliance, and integrity of their research, preserve appropriate supporting records, and cooperate with legitimate inquiries concerning submitted or published work.

Peer Reviewers

Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, report credible integrity concerns confidentially, respect unpublished materials, and avoid misusing privileged information obtained during peer review.

Editors

Editors must assess concerns fairly, manage conflicts of interest, cooperate with appropriate institutional investigations, protect confidentiality, and take necessary action to maintain the integrity of the published record.

7. Post-Publication Actions and Record Integrity

 

When concerns arise after publication, Jurnal Manageable will evaluate whether the scholarly record requires a formal correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction. Published notices should identify the affected article, explain the relevant editorial action, and provide appropriate links to the original publication. Retracted articles will normally remain accessible with prominent retraction identification, except where exceptional legal, privacy, or safety considerations justify removal. The journal's Correction and Retraction Policy governs such post-publication actions.

8. How to Report Suspected Misconduct

Anyone wishing to report suspected research misconduct may contact the Editorial Office of Jurnal Manageable through the journal's official communication channel.

Journal: Jurnal Manageable

Publisher: PT Kimshafi Alung Cipta (Alungcipta)

Subject Line:
[Research Misconduct Allegation] - [Manuscript ID / Article Title]

Supporting Documents:
Relevant evidence, publication links, similarity findings, research documents, or a detailed explanation of the concern.

Editorial Contact:
Contact the Editorial Office

Ethical Standards and References

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
https://publicationethics.org/

COPE Guidelines: Cooperation between Research Institutions and Journals on Research Integrity Cases
https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2018.1.3

Jurnal Manageable
e-ISSN: 2830-1870
Publisher: PT Kimshafi Alung Cipta (Alungcipta)
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