Post-Publication Discussion

Post-Publication Discussion

Pedagogik Journal of Islamic Elementary School regards publication as an invitation to continuing scholarly dialogue. The journal supports constructive discussion, scientific critique, corrections, and retractions to safeguard the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of the academic record, following relevant Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance.

Readers and researchers are welcome to contribute evidence-based commentary, replication studies, and requests for clarification concerning published articles. Two channels are available for post-publication discussion:

1. Letters to the Editor and Formal Commentaries

Submission Criteria

Readers may submit a Letter to the Editor or formal commentary addressing the methodology, statistical analysis, theoretical interpretation, or conclusions of a published article. Submissions should identify the article and support their arguments with relevant evidence.

Submission Timeline

Letters and formal commentaries should be submitted within 12 months of the original article's publication date. This timeframe applies to routine scholarly correspondence; research integrity concerns may be reported at any time.

Editorial Review

The editorial team evaluates relevance, accuracy, supporting evidence, and scholarly tone. Personal attacks and inflammatory language are not accepted. Contributors must disclose relevant competing interests. Specialist advice may be sought when needed.

Right of Reply

When a letter is accepted, the corresponding author of the original article is invited to submit an Author Reply addressing the substantive issues raised. The editorial team communicates an appropriate response deadline and evaluates the reply before publication.

Publication and Article Linking

Where practicable, an accepted critique and reply are published together in the same issue and linked directly to the original article. DOI links and Crossref relationship metadata are used where applicable.

Publication of an accepted critique is not conditional on receiving an author reply. If no reply is received, the journal may indicate that the authors were invited to respond.

2. Post-Publication Comments and Data Inquiries

Readers may send comments or questions about published datasets, code, analytical procedures, or interpretation of findings directly to the editorial team.

Editorial Contact

jurnal_pijies@uinpalopo.ac.id

Letters to the Editor, formal commentaries, and data clarification requests may be directed to this address.

  • Request Details: Include the article title and DOI or URL, a clear description of the question, and any supporting evidence that will assist editorial assessment.
  • Author Responsibilities: Authors must engage constructively with reasonable requests for clarification and provide explanations or supporting material consistent with the article's data availability statement.
  • Responsible Data Access: Data sharing must respect participant consent, privacy, confidentiality, and legitimate access restrictions. Where materials cannot be shared openly, authors should explain the restriction and any appropriate alternative access arrangements.

Corrections and Research Integrity Concerns

Reports of substantive errors or suspected misconduct are assessed under the journal's relevant publication ethics policies and COPE guidance. Where warranted, the journal publishes a linked correction, Expression of Concern, or retraction. Such concerns may be reported regardless of the article's age and are not limited by the 12-month correspondence period.