Allegations of Research Misconduct

1. Policy Statement

Taushiah: Jurnal Hukum, Pendidikan dan Kemasyarakatan is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and addressing allegations of research misconduct fairly, confidentially, transparently, and promptly. This policy applies to manuscripts under review and articles already published in the journal.

The journal follows the ethical principles and guidance established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling allegations of research misconduct.

2. Identification and Prevention

Taushiah implements preventive measures to identify potential research misconduct through initial editorial screening, plagiarism detection using Turnitin, peer review, and post-publication evaluation.

The editorial board, reviewers, and publisher are committed to preventing unethical research and publication practices. Any suspected misconduct identified during or after the publication process will be evaluated in accordance with the journal's ethical standards.

3. Scope of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, text, or research findings without appropriate acknowledgment.

  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Inventing, altering, or manipulating research data or findings.

  • Duplicate Publication: Submitting or publishing substantially similar work in multiple journals without proper disclosure.

  • Citation Manipulation: Inappropriately influencing citations to increase citation counts.

  • Authorship Misconduct: Including undeserving authors, excluding legitimate contributors, or manipulating authorship information.

  • Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: Failing to disclose relationships or interests that may influence the research or publication process.

  • Unethical Research Practices: Conducting research in violation of applicable ethical principles or institutional requirements.

4. Reporting and Initial Assessment

Allegations of research misconduct may be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief through the journal's official contact information. Reports should include sufficient details and supporting evidence to enable an appropriate assessment.

The Editor-in-Chief will conduct an initial evaluation to determine the credibility and relevance of the allegations. Anonymous reports may be considered when supported by verifiable evidence. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent reasonably possible.

5. Investigation and Editorial Actions

When credible allegations are identified, the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board, will conduct an appropriate investigation. Authors concerned will be informed and given an opportunity to provide clarification or supporting evidence.

Depending on the findings, the journal may take the following actions:

  • Dismiss allegations that are not supported by sufficient evidence.

  • Request explanations, revisions, or corrections from the authors.

  • Reject manuscripts involving confirmed ethical violations.

  • Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction for published articles when necessary.

  • Notify the authors' affiliated institutions in cases requiring further investigation.

Editorial decisions will be based on available evidence, the severity of the misconduct, and relevant COPE guidance.

6. Communication and Policy Compliance

The journal will communicate its final editorial decision to the authors and, where appropriate, inform the complainant of the outcome while respecting confidentiality requirements.

This policy operates in conjunction with the journal's Publication Ethics, Plagiarism Policy, Authorship and Contributorship Policy, and Corrections and Retractions Policy to maintain the credibility and integrity of scholarly publications.

Taushiah reserves the right to take appropriate editorial measures to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.