Allegation of research misconduct

Al-battar: Jurnal Pamungkas Hukum is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal does not tolerate research or publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, citation manipulation, duplicate publication, authorship manipulation, and manipulation of the peer-review process.

All allegations of research misconduct are handled fairly, objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with the seriousness of the alleged violation. The journal evaluates each allegation on the basis of credible evidence and provides the individuals concerned with a reasonable opportunity to respond before reaching a decision.

The editorial team conducts an initial assessment to determine whether the allegation warrants further investigation. Where necessary, the journal may request additional information from the authors, reviewers, or other relevant parties and may cooperate with the authors’ affiliated institutions or other competent bodies to establish the facts.

Depending on the findings, the journal may dismiss an unsubstantiated allegation, request clarification or correction, reject a submitted manuscript, publish a correction, issue an Expression of Concern, or retract a published article. All decisions are documented and guided by the relevant COPE recommendations and flowcharts.

The journal aims to protect the integrity of the scholarly record while ensuring procedural fairness, confidentiality, and accountability throughout the investigation process.

Procedure for Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct

 

Step 1. Receipt of an Allegation

The journal receives a report from an author, reviewer, editor, reader, or other relevant party.

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Step 2. Preliminary Assessment

The editor evaluates the credibility of the allegation, the supporting evidence, and the relevance of the alleged misconduct.

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Step 3. Request for Clarification

The individuals concerned are given a reasonable opportunity to provide explanations and supporting evidence.

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Step 4. Investigation

The editorial team conducts further examination and, where appropriate, consults the relevant institution or competent authority.

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Step 5. Editorial Decision and Follow-up

The journal closes the case or takes appropriate action, including correction, rejection, an Expression of Concern, or retraction.