Post Publication Discussions

1. Policy Statement

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengukuran Psikologi (JPPP) recognizes scholarly discussion and critical evaluation as essential components of scientific communication. The journal encourages readers, researchers, practitioners, and members of the academic community to engage in constructive, evidence-based discussions concerning articles published in JPPP.

Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity to examine, clarify, and critically evaluate published research, thereby supporting the accuracy, transparency, and continuous development of psychological knowledge and research practices. In particular, JPPP welcomes discussions related to psychological theories, research methodologies, psychological assessment, instrument development and adaptation, psychometric properties, statistical analyses, and the interpretation of empirical findings.

This policy is guided by the principles of academic integrity, objectivity, fairness, and transparency, in accordance with recognized publication ethics standards, including the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2.  Scope of Post-Publication Discussion

Post-publication discussions in JPPP may address, but are not limited to, the following aspects:

• Theoretical and Conceptual Issues: Theoretical foundations, conceptual definitions, construct operationalization, and the relevance of psychological frameworks used in published research.
• Research Methodology: Research designs, sampling procedures, participant characteristics, data collection procedures, and methodological limitations.
• Psychological Measurement and Assessment: Instrument development, adaptation, validation, reliability estimation, measurement invariance, and the interpretation of psychometric properties.
• Psychometric and Statistical Analyses: The application and interpretation of analytical methods, including Classical Test Theory, Rasch Measurement Models, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Differential Item Functioning (DIF), Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and other relevant statistical approaches.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: The appropriateness of statistical procedures, analytical assumptions, reporting of results, interpretation of findings, and the relationship between empirical evidence and research conclusions.
• Research Reproducibility and Transparency: The availability and adequacy of research data, analytical procedures, research materials, and methodological documentation, subject to applicable ethical and confidentiality requirements.
• Research Ethics: Ethical considerations involving research participants, informed consent, confidentiality, psychological assessment procedures, and responsible research practices.
• Scientific Implications: The theoretical, methodological, practical, and professional implications of published findings for psychological research and practice.

All discussions must relate directly to an article previously published in JPPP and provide a meaningful scholarly contribution to psychological science and research.

Post-publication discussion is not intended to serve as a mechanism for appealing editorial decisions concerning unpublished manuscripts, addressing personal or institutional disputes, making unsupported allegations, or promoting personal interests.

3. Forms of Post-Publication Discussion

JPPP facilitates formal post-publication discussion through the following forms:

3.1. Letter to the Editor

A Letter to the Editor is a scholarly communication submitted by readers or researchers to provide critical comments, methodological observations, questions, or alternative interpretations concerning an article previously published in JPPP.

3.2. Author Response

An Author Response is a scholarly reply submitted by the original author(s) to address questions, criticisms, or observations raised in a published Letter to the Editor. It provides an opportunity for authors to clarify their research procedures, analytical decisions, interpretations, and conclusions.

Letters to the Editor and Author Responses are considered scholarly communications and are not classified as original research articles or review articles.

4. Submission Requirements

Readers and researchers wishing to submit a post-publication discussion should submit their manuscript through the journal's official submission channel or contact the JPPP Editorial Office through the communication channels provided on the journal website.

A submission should include:

• The title, DOI, or URL of the published article being discussed.
• A clear statement of the issues or aspects being addressed.
• A substantive scholarly argument supported by relevant scientific evidence and references.
• Appropriate methodological or statistical explanations, where applicable.
• The names and institutional affiliations of all contributors.
• A declaration of any competing interests.
• Relevant funding information, where applicable.
• Disclosure of the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies, where applicable.

Submissions must be original, academically relevant, and written in clear, professional, and respectful language. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their arguments, supporting evidence, references, and interpretations.

5. Editorial Assessment and Review

All submissions for post-publication discussion are subject to an initial editorial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor. The assessment considers:

• Relevance to the scope of JPPP and the published article being discussed.
• Scientific and methodological accuracy.
• Adequacy of supporting evidence and references.
• Clarity, objectivity, and academic contribution.
• Compliance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

The editor may request revisions, additional clarification, or supporting evidence. When a discussion involves specialized psychological measurement, psychometric evaluation, statistical procedures, or other technical issues, the editor may seek an independent assessment from an appropriate expert.

Submissions that lack substantive scholarly contributions, contain unsupported claims, involve personal attacks, or do not comply with the journal's editorial and ethical standards may be declined.

Editorial decisions will be made independently and fairly, without being influenced by personal, institutional, or professional relationships.

6. Opportunity for Author Response

When a submitted Letter to the Editor is considered suitable for publication, the original author(s) of the article will normally be invited to provide a response.

The response should address the scholarly issues raised in the Letter and provide relevant explanations, evidence, or methodological clarification where necessary.

Original authors are not required to agree with the arguments presented in the Letter. Differences in theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, or interpretations may remain as part of legitimate academic discourse.

If the original author(s) decline the invitation or do not provide a response within the period specified by the editor, JPPP may proceed with the publication of an accepted Letter to the Editor, accompanied by an appropriate statement indicating that the original author(s) were invited to respond.

7. Research Integrity and Publication Ethics

Post-publication discussion must be distinguished from formal reports of suspected research or publication misconduct.

Concerns involving plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, inappropriate data manipulation, authorship disputes, undisclosed conflicts of interest, unethical research practices, or other potential breaches of publication ethics should be reported directly to the JPPP Editorial Office.

Such concerns will be handled confidentially and assessed in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Statement and Research and Publication Misconduct Policy, taking into account relevant COPE guidance.

If a post-publication discussion identifies substantial errors or concerns that may affect the reliability of a published article, the editorial team will assess the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy.

Depending on the nature and severity of the issue, appropriate actions may include the publication of a correction, an Expression of Concern, or a retraction.

8. Publication and Linking

Accepted Letters to the Editor and Author Responses will be published as separate scholarly communications, subject to the journal's editorial and publication procedures.

Where applicable and technically feasible:

• Each communication will have its own publication metadata and DOI, subject to the journal's DOI registration arrangements.
• The original article being discussed will be clearly identified and cited.
• Published discussions and author responses will be electronically linked to the original article.
• Letters to the Editor and corresponding Author Responses may be published together or in a subsequent issue.
• Relevant competing interests and funding disclosures will be included in the published communication.

The publication of post-publication discussions aims to facilitate transparent scholarly exchange and preserve the integrity of the scientific record.

9. Responsibilities of Participants

All participants in post-publication discussions are expected to uphold academic integrity, scientific objectivity, professional conduct, and respect for differing scholarly perspectives.

Contributors must ensure that their comments and responses are evidence-based, relevant, and free from personal attacks, discriminatory statements, or unsupported allegations.

The JPPP editorial team is responsible for evaluating submissions fairly, protecting the integrity of the discussion process, and ensuring that appropriate editorial actions are taken when necessary.

For further information or inquiries regarding post-publication discussion, readers may contact the JPPP Editorial Office through the official communication channels provided on the journal website.