Jurnal Pendidikan dan Penciptaan Seni takes allegations of research misconduct seriously and is committed to handling such concerns fairly, confidentially, and consistently.
Research and publication misconduct may include fabrication or falsification of data, plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship practices, manipulation of peer review, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and unauthorized use of copyrighted or third-party materials.
Allegations may be submitted to the editor or editorial office with a clear explanation of the concern and supporting evidence, where available. The editorial team will assess the information provided and determine whether further investigation is warranted.
Where necessary, the editor may request explanations or supporting documents from the authors, reviewers, or relevant institutions. The journal may also contact an author's institution or another appropriate body when the circumstances require further investigation.
All allegations will be assessed objectively, with due consideration for confidentiality, procedural fairness, and the rights of the parties involved. No adverse conclusion will be reached solely on the basis of an unsupported allegation.
Depending on the findings, the journal may take appropriate action, including requesting clarification, correcting the published record, rejecting a manuscript, retracting an article, or notifying the relevant institution.
The journal seeks to follow recognized publication-ethics principles and applicable guidance when handling allegations of research misconduct.


