Allegation of research misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in the conduct, review, reporting of research, or preparation of scholarly articles. When authors are found to have committed such misconduct or other serious irregularities in published articles, the editors of Al-Muaddib: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.
In cases involving suspected research misconduct, the editors and the Editorial Board of Al-Muaddib: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan will follow the best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to address complaints and resolve concerns fairly and appropriately. This process includes an investigation conducted by the editors. Manuscripts found to contain research misconduct will be rejected. If misconduct is identified in a published article, the journal will issue a retraction notice linked to the original article.
The first step is to verify the allegation and determine whether it falls within the definition of research misconduct. This initial assessment also includes determining whether the complainant has any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the handling of the allegation.
If there is a possibility of scientific misconduct or significant irregularities in the research, the allegations will be communicated to the corresponding author, who will be asked to provide a detailed response on behalf of all co-authors. After evaluating the response, further investigation and consultation with relevant experts, such as statistical reviewers, may be necessary. If the investigation indicates that misconduct is unlikely to have occurred, the issue may be resolved through clarification, additional analyses, or appropriate corrections. Where necessary, the journal may publish a correction notice or a letter to the editor to clarify the scientific record.
Relevant institutions are expected to conduct thorough investigations into allegations of research misconduct. Authors, journals, and institutions share responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. By addressing concerns about research misconduct appropriately and taking necessary actions, including corrections, retractions with replacement, or retractions, Al-Muaddib: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan is committed to upholding the validity, transparency, and integrity of scholarly publications.