Allegation of Research Misconduct

Jurnal TNI AU (J. TNI AU) upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethics in scholarly publishing. This policy outlines the process for handling allegations of misconduct in research or publication. The J. TNI AU takes all allegations of misconduct, whether pre-publication or post-publication, seriously and follows a fair and impartial investigative procedure. The journal follows the Core Practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Types of Misconduct

Allegations of misconduct may include, but are not limited to:

• Plagiarism: Copying or using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution.
• Fabrication: Creating false or fictitious data or results.
• Falsification: Manipulating or altering research data or results to misrepresent the findings.
• Authorship Misconduct: Inappropriate authorship attribution or guest/gift authorship.
• Conflict of Interest: Failure to disclose relevant financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the research findings.
• Research Misconduct: Violation of ethical standards or research integrity.

Reporting Allegations

Allegations of misconduct can be reported by anyone, including authors, reviewers, readers, or whistleblowers who believe that research misconduct has occurred or unethical practices are evident.

Whistleblower Protection

The J. TNI AU recognizes the importance of protecting whistleblowers who report allegations of misconduct in good faith. Whistleblowers will be treated with confidentiality, and their identities will be protected throughout the investigation process.

Investigation Process

Upon receiving an allegation of misconduct, the J. TNI AU will initiate an unbiased and thorough investigation. The investigation may involve consulting relevant experts, examining original data, and seeking clarification from all parties involved.

Pre-Publication Allegations

If misconduct is alleged before an article is published in the J. TNI AU, the editorial board may postpone publication pending the outcome of the investigation.

Post-Publication Allegations

If misconduct is alleged after an article is published in the J. TNI AU, the journal will conduct a post-publication investigation to assess the validity of the allegations and take appropriate action if misconduct is confirmed.

Corrective Actions

If misconduct is substantiated, the J. TNI AU may take various corrective actions, including but not limited to:

• Retracting the article.
• Issuing a correction or erratum.
• In serious cases, J. TNI AU might impose sanctions on responsible authors or contributors.
• Notifying relevant institutions or authorities.

Communication and Transparency

The IJCS will communicate the outcome of the investigation to the complainant, the accused individuals, and any affected parties. Additionally, the journal will make the investigation process and its outcome publicly available, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Review of the Policy

The J. TNI AU will periodically review and update this policy to align with the evolving best practices in handling allegations of misconduct. Any revisions to this policy will be communicated to stakeholders and published on the journal's website.