Post-Publication Discussion

Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan provides an opportunity for readers, researchers, authors, and the academic community to submit comments, questions, critiques, or scholarly discussions concerning articles that have been published in the journal. This policy aims to encourage constructive academic dialogue, support the continuous improvement of published research, and maintain the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record.

1. Submission of Comments and Discussions

Readers and members of the academic community may submit comments, questions, or critiques concerning published articles through the journal's official communication channels, such as the editorial email address or other discussion facilities provided by the journal website. Submissions should be written in a professional and respectful manner, present clear arguments, and be supported by relevant scholarly evidence or references where appropriate.

2. Editorial Assessment

All post-publication comments and discussions received by Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan will be assessed by the editorial team to determine their scholarly relevance, substantive accuracy, and compliance with academic and publication ethics. Comments containing personal attacks, discriminatory language, defamatory statements, or unsupported allegations will not be considered for publication.

Where necessary, the editor may seek advice from an independent expert or invite the authors of the article concerned to provide a response.

3. Right of Response

Authors whose published work is subject to substantive comments or criticism will be given a fair opportunity to respond. Responses should be professional, evidence-based, and focused on the scholarly issues raised.

The editorial team may publish the author's response together with the original comment or as a separate scholarly communication, depending on the nature of the discussion and editorial considerations.

4. Publication of Post-Publication Discussions

Comments or responses that provide meaningful scholarly contributions may be considered for publication as a Letter to the Editor, scholarly commentary, author response, or another appropriate form of academic communication.

Any post-publication contribution accepted for publication will undergo editorial assessment and, where appropriate, peer review. The publication of a comment or response does not necessarily imply that the journal or its editors endorse the views expressed.

5. Handling of Errors and Publication Ethics Concerns

If a post-publication discussion identifies substantial errors, inaccurate information, unreliable data, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other potential violations of research or publication ethics, the editorial team will investigate the matter based on the available evidence.

Where appropriate, Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan may publish a correction, an Expression of Concern, or a retraction in accordance with the findings of the investigation and applicable publication ethics standards.

6. Ethical Principles and Transparency

Post-publication discussions are handled according to the principles of objectivity, transparency, fairness, academic freedom, respect for differing scholarly views, and editorial responsibility. Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan seeks to facilitate open and constructive academic discussion while protecting the rights of authors, readers, reviewers, and other parties involved in the publication process.

Through this policy, Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan is committed to fostering a healthy culture of scholarly discussion, supporting the continuous improvement of published research, and maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of the academic record.