Allegation of Research Misconduct

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengukuran Psikologi (JPPP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. Allegations of research misconduct may be submitted to the editorial office by authors, reviewers, readers, or other relevant parties. All allegations will be assessed fairly, objectively, and confidentially, with due consideration given to the information and evidence provided.

What can be reported

  1. Fabrication or falsification of data
  2. Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism)
  3. Duplicate publication
  4. Inappropriate authorship
  5. Manipulation of research findings and data
  6. Other practices that violate ethical standards in research and scholarly publishing.

When an allegation is received, the editorial team will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether further investigation is warranted. Where necessary, the journal may request clarification or supporting documentation from the authors and consult relevant experts or the institutions affiliated with the individuals concerned. The journal will follow established publication ethics guidelines, including those provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), when handling allegations and determining appropriate actions.

If research misconduct is confirmed, the journal may take appropriate action depending on the severity of the violation. Such actions may include rejecting the manuscript, requesting corrections, issuing an expression of concern, retracting a published article, or notifying the relevant institution or other appropriate parties.

Throughout the process, JPPP is committed to protecting the confidentiality of the parties involved, ensuring procedural fairness, and avoiding premature conclusions before the available evidence has been adequately assessed. All allegations will be handled without prejudice, and appropriate measures will be taken to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Please also refer to the Ethics Statement of Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengukuran Psikologi (JPPP).