Allegation of Research Misconduct

The Jurnal Intervensi Sosial dan Pembangunan (JISP) is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and is committed to handling such allegations fairly, objectively, transparently, and confidentially, in accordance with established publication ethics standards and applicable institutional policies.

Research misconduct may occur at any stage of the research, manuscript preparation, peer-review, or publication process. Such misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Fabrication: Inventing research data, findings, or results and presenting them as genuine.

  • Falsification: Manipulating research materials, data, processes, or findings, or selectively omitting information in a manner that misrepresents the research.

  • Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, words, data, or work without appropriate acknowledgment or citation.

  • Duplicate or Redundant Publication: Submitting or publishing substantially similar research findings in more than one publication without proper disclosure or justification.

  • Improper Authorship: Misrepresenting authorship, including the inappropriate inclusion or exclusion of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research.

  • Citation Manipulation: Inappropriately manipulating citations or reference lists to distort the scholarly record.

  • Other Ethical Violations: Any other practices that seriously undermine research integrity or violate established publication ethics standards.

1. Submission of Allegations

Any individual, including authors, reviewers, editors, researchers, or members of the public, may submit an allegation of research misconduct to the JISP Editorial Office.

Allegations should be supported by relevant evidence or sufficient information to enable an initial assessment. Reports should include, where possible, the identity of the article or manuscript concerned, a description of the alleged misconduct, and supporting documentation or other relevant evidence.

All allegations should be submitted through the journal's official communication channels.

2. Preliminary Assessment and Investigation

Upon receiving an allegation, the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editorial representative will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the allegation falls within the scope of research misconduct and whether sufficient information is available to proceed.

If the allegation warrants further investigation, the journal may:

  • Request clarification or additional information from the complainant.

  • Contact the author(s) concerned and provide them with an opportunity to respond.

  • Consult relevant experts, reviewers, or independent parties when necessary.

  • Refer the matter to the author's affiliated institution or other relevant authorities when appropriate.

The investigation will be conducted objectively, fairly, and without prejudice to any party involved.

3. Confidentiality and Fair Treatment

All allegations and related investigations will be handled confidentially to the extent possible. Information will only be shared with individuals directly involved in the assessment or investigation, as necessary.

The journal is committed to ensuring that all parties are treated fairly. Authors or other individuals who are the subject of an allegation will be given an appropriate opportunity to provide explanations and supporting evidence before any final decision is made.

The journal also seeks to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith from retaliation or unfair treatment.

4. Editorial Actions and Sanctions

If research misconduct is established following an appropriate assessment or investigation, the journal may take one or more of the following actions, depending on the nature and severity of the violation:

  • Reject the manuscript if it is still under consideration.

  • Request corrections or clarifications where appropriate and sufficient to address the issue.

  • Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction for articles that have already been published.

  • Restrict or decline future submissions from authors involved in serious or repeated misconduct, where justified.

  • Notify the relevant author's affiliated institution or other appropriate authorities when necessary.

All editorial actions will be proportionate to the seriousness of the misconduct and consistent with applicable publication ethics standards.

5. Appeals and Further Communication

Authors or other parties directly affected by an editorial decision related to an allegation of research misconduct may submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief, providing relevant reasons and supporting evidence.

The journal will review appeals objectively and independently. Where necessary, the matter may be referred to an independent expert or the relevant institution for further consideration.

6. Commitment to Research Integrity

The Jurnal Intervensi Sosial dan Pembangunan (JISP) recognizes that maintaining research integrity is a shared responsibility among authors, reviewers, editors, publishers, and research institutions.

The journal is committed to protecting the credibility of the scholarly record, promoting responsible research practices, and ensuring that all published articles meet appropriate standards of academic integrity and publication ethics.