Post Publication Discussions

 

Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar is committed to fostering a healthy academic environment through constructive, evidence-based scholarly discussion regarding articles published in the journal. Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for researchers, hospitality educators, industry practitioners, and readers to raise scientific queries, clarify published findings, and offer additional perspectives on hospitality education and industry dynamics.

This process supports transparency, accountability, and the continuous enhancement of scholarly communication. All post-publication discussions at Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar are managed fairly, objectively, professionally, and in accordance with recognized publication ethics principles, including relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Scope of Post-Publication Discussion

A post-publication discussion must relate directly to an article published in Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasarand provide a substantive scholarly contribution. Discussions may address:

  • Research methodology, implementation, or evaluation in hospitality education and management;

  • The accuracy, validity, and interpretation of reported data and findings;

  • The effectiveness, limitations, or sustainability of educational models or programs studied;

  • The relevance and timeliness of references used;

  • Ethical considerations, including participant consent and data protection; or

  • The practical applicability and broader implications of published findings for hospitality education and industry practices.

Important Notice: This process must not be used to appeal editorial decisions concerning unpublished manuscripts, submit general complaints regarding journal operations, pursue personal or institutional disputes, make defamatory or unsupported statements, demand unnecessary citations, or publish substantial new research that should be submitted as a separate research article.

2. Forms of Post-Publication Discussion

Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar facilitates formal post-publication discussion through two types of scholarly communications:

  1. Letter to the Editor: A formal scholarly communication submitted by a reader, researcher, or practitioner to comment on or discuss a previously published article in Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar.

  2. Reply to the Letter to the Editor: A formal response submitted by the author(s) of the original article addressing the points raised in the Letter to the Editor.

Note: Letters and Replies are classified as formal scholarly communications, but they are not categorized as Research Articles or Review Articles. Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar does not impose a rigid deadline for submissions, but comments should be submitted promptly once an issue is identified.

3. Submission Guidelines for a Letter to the Editor

A proposed Letter to the Editor must be submitted to the Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar Editorial Office through the journal's official submission system (OJS) or editorial email. The submission must include:

  • Title, DOI or URL, and full publication details of the target article;

  • A clear, concise, and structured explanation of the issue under discussion;

  • Scientific reasoning supported by relevant empirical evidence or literature;

  • Appropriate references;

  • Full names, institutional affiliations, and contact details of all authors (designating a Corresponding Author);

  • A declaration of competing interests / conflicts of interest;

  • Funding disclosures (if applicable); and

  • Disclosure of substantive use of Generative AI or AI-assisted tools, where applicable.

The Letter must be original, written in professional and respectful language, and not currently under consideration by another publication. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of their statements, evidence, citations, and interpretations.

4. Initial Editorial Assessment and Peer Review

  • Initial Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief or a designated Editor will conduct a preliminary assessment to verify whether the Letter meets scholarly standards, provides sufficient evidence, addresses a relevant issue within Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar's scope, and complies with ethical policies. Letters lacking substantive arguments, containing personal attacks, or serving as personal disputes will be declined without further review.

  • Review Process: Letters to the Editor and Replies undergo editorial review. When technical expertise, specialized methodologies, or complex statistical analyses are involved, the Editor may invite independent external peer reviewers.

5. Opportunity for Author Reply

If a Letter to the Editor is deemed suitable for further consideration:

  1. Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar will invite the original authors to submit a formal Reply.

  2. Original authors will be granted a reasonable timeframe to prepare their response backed by scholarly evidence.

  3. If the original authors decline or fail to respond within the given period, Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar may publish the Letter to the Editor with an explicit note indicating that the authors were invited to reply.

  4. Discussions are ordinarily limited to one Letter and one Reply, unless new evidence emerges that requires critical clarification.

6. Editorial Decisions and Scholarly Record Corrections

  • Final Decisions: The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief (or an independent Editor if the Editor-in-Chief has a conflict of interest regarding the original article). Outcomes include acceptance, request for revisions, rejection, or escalation to research misconduct procedures.

  • Corrections and Retractions: If a post-publication discussion identifies a significant error affecting the scientific integrity of the original article, Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar may issue a formal Correction notice, Expression of Concern, or Retraction in accordance with COPE guidelines.

7. Publication, Indexing, and Linking

Accepted Letters and Replies will be published as distinct, citable scholarly communications. They will:

  • Receive individual DOIs and full metadata;

  • Be electronically cross-linked with the original article's landing page on the Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar platform;

  • Disclose relevant competing interests and funding information; and

  • Be published under Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar’s standard Open Access licensing terms.

8. External Discussions and Complaints

  • External Platforms: Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar acknowledges that scientific discussions may occur on external platforms (e.g., PubPeer, social media, or institutional blogs). However, individuals seeking an official investigation or editorial action must submit their concerns directly to the Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar Editorial Office.

  • Complaints Process: Parties who believe that Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar did not follow its stated procedures or that an unaddressed conflict of interest affected the outcome may submit a formal complaint under Jurnal Muassis Pendidikan Dasar’s Complaints and Appeals Policy.