Post-Publication Discussion

Explore: Jurnal Sistem Informasi dan Telematika (Telekomunikasi, Multimedia dan Informatika) recognizes the importance of post-publication discussion in maintaining the quality, accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal welcomes constructive feedback, scholarly discussion, and evidence-based concerns regarding articles that have already been published.

1. Purpose of Post-Publication Discussion

Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for researchers, readers, and other members of the academic community to raise questions, offer alternative interpretations, clarify research findings, and identify potential errors or limitations in published articles.

The journal encourages discussions that contribute to scientific advancement, particularly in information systems, software engineering, computer networks, multimedia, information security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other areas within the journal's scope.

2. Submission of Comments and Concerns

Readers who wish to comment on a published article or raise concerns about its scientific content may contact the editorial team through the official contact information provided on the journal website.

Submissions should clearly identify the article concerned, explain the issue being raised, and provide relevant evidence or references where appropriate. Comments should be scientifically justified, constructive, respectful, and directly related to the published work.

The editorial team may request additional information or clarification before proceeding with an assessment.

3. Editorial Assessment

The editor or Editor-in-Chief evaluates submitted comments and concerns to determine their relevance, scientific value, and suitability for further consideration.

Depending on the nature of the submission, the journal may:

  • Invite the original authors to respond to the comments or concerns.

  • Seek an independent expert opinion when additional scientific assessment is necessary.

  • Consider publishing a scholarly comment, response, or other appropriate editorial communication.

  • Decline submissions that are unsupported, irrelevant, defamatory, or inconsistent with the journal's publication standards.

All editorial decisions are made based on the merits of the submission and the journal's editorial and ethical principles.

4. Right of Reply

When appropriate, the authors of the original article will be given an opportunity to respond to substantive comments concerning their published work.

Responses should address the issues raised objectively, provide supporting evidence where necessary, and maintain professional academic standards. The journal may evaluate both the comment and the response before deciding whether they should be published.

5. Corrections and Retractions

If post-publication discussion identifies a factual error, methodological concern, ethical issue, or other problem that may affect the reliability of a published article, the journal will assess the available evidence.

Where justified, the journal may publish a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction in accordance with its publication ethics policies. Editorial actions will be proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the identified issue and will aim to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

6. Ethical Standards

All participants in post-publication discussions are expected to communicate honestly, respectfully, and responsibly. Personal attacks, harassment, unsupported allegations, and deliberate misrepresentation of research findings are not acceptable.

The journal will handle submissions and related communications fairly and confidentially where appropriate. Allegations of research misconduct will be addressed in accordance with the journal's policy on allegations of research misconduct.

7. Commitment to Scholarly Dialogue

Explore is committed to fostering an environment in which published research can be constructively examined and discussed. Post-publication discussion supports accountability, encourages scientific progress, and helps ensure that the scholarly record remains accurate, reliable, and transparent.