Allegation of Research Misconducts

Integrasi: Jurnal Kesatuan Ilmu takes allegations of research misconduct very seriously. The handling of such allegations aligns with the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which can be accessed at COPE Misconduct Guidelines.

In the event that an allegation of research misconduct is made, the following procedures will be followed:

  1. Investigation: The Editor-in-Chief will initiate an investigation into the allegation, which may involve contacting the authors and reviewers for clarification and gathering relevant evidence.

  2. Confidentiality: All parties involved in the investigation will be treated with confidentiality to protect their rights and reputations.

  3. Outcome: The investigation will aim to determine whether misconduct has occurred. If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, which may include correction, retraction, or other measures deemed necessary.

The retraction process adheres to the Retraction Guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which are available at COPE Retraction Guidelines. Retraction may be considered in cases of plagiarism, fabrication, or significant errors that undermine the validity of the research.

These procedures are intended to uphold the integrity of the journal and the research community.