Post-Publication Discussion Policy

Post-Publication Discussion Policy

1. Purpose

Jurnal Maneksi (Management Ekonomi dan Akuntansi) recognizes that scholarly discussion may continue after an article has been published. Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and readers to comment on published articles, clarify findings, raise methodological questions, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in management, economics, accounting, and related fields.

The journal encourages constructive, evidence-based, and respectful academic dialogue to promote research integrity, transparency, and the continuous improvement of scholarly knowledge.

2. Scope of Post-Publication Discussion

Post-publication discussion may address matters including, but not limited to:

• The interpretation and implications of published research findings.
• The validity of research methods, data analysis, and conclusions.
• Theoretical, conceptual, or methodological contributions.
• Relevant evidence or literature that may strengthen or challenge the published findings.
• Potential errors, inconsistencies, or concerns regarding research integrity.
• The practical and policy implications of published research.

All comments must be relevant to the article under discussion and supported by appropriate evidence or scholarly reasoning.

3. Submission of Comments and Responses

Readers who wish to comment on a published article may submit a scholarly comment or letter to the editor through the journal's designated submission channel.

Submissions should clearly identify the article being discussed, explain the principal issue or contribution, and provide supporting references where appropriate. Comments should be concise, objective, respectful, and focused on academic issues.

Authors of the original article may be invited to respond to substantive comments. The journal may publish the comment and the author's response together, where appropriate, to provide readers with a balanced understanding of the discussion.

The submission and publication of comments or responses are subject to editorial assessment and the journal's applicable publication procedures.

4. Editorial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or an appointed editor will assess submitted comments and responses for relevance, scholarly merit, clarity, and compliance with publication ethics.

Where necessary, the editor may seek advice from independent experts or subject the submission to peer review. The journal may request revisions, invite a response from the original authors, or decline a submission that does not meet the journal's academic or ethical standards.

Editorial decisions will be based on scholarly quality, relevance, fairness, and research integrity. Personal attacks, unsupported allegations, defamatory statements, and comments unrelated to the academic content of the article will not be accepted.

5. Responsibilities of Authors and Commentators

Authors submitting post-publication comments are responsible for ensuring that their statements are accurate, evidence-based, and appropriately referenced. They must disclose relevant conflicts of interest and avoid misrepresentation of the original article or its authors.

Authors responding to comments should address the substantive academic issues raised in a professional and constructive manner. They should provide clarification, supporting evidence, or corrections where appropriate.

All participants are expected to respect academic freedom, maintain professional communication, and comply with the journal's publication ethics policies.

6. Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and Retractions

Post-publication discussion may identify errors or concerns that require formal editorial action. Where credible concerns arise, the journal will assess them carefully and communicate with the relevant authors as appropriate.

Depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue, the journal may publish a correction, clarification, expression of concern, or retraction in accordance with its publication ethics procedures. Such decisions will be made independently of personal or institutional interests and will follow a fair process.

A post-publication comment alone does not automatically establish that an article is unreliable or that misconduct has occurred. Any action must be based on an appropriate assessment of the available evidence.

7. Transparency and Accessibility

Where a post-publication comment or response is accepted, the journal will aim to make it accessible to readers and clearly link it to the article concerned. The journal may publish the discussion as a separate scholarly item or use another appropriate format supported by its publishing platform.

The journal will maintain an appropriate editorial record of relevant communications and decisions, subject to confidentiality, privacy, and applicable ethical requirements.

8. Ethical Standards

All post-publication discussions must comply with the principles of academic integrity, fairness, transparency, and respect. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, fabricated evidence, manipulated data, harassment, or knowingly misleading statements in comments or responses.

Concerns about possible research misconduct will be handled in accordance with the journal's policy on allegations of research misconduct and other applicable publication ethics policies.

9. Final Statement

Jurnal Maneksi (Management Ekonomi dan Akuntansi) supports responsible post-publication discussion as an important component of scholarly communication. Through constructive dialogue, fair editorial assessment, and appropriate corrective action when necessary, the journal seeks to preserve the reliability of the scholarly record and encourage the continued development of knowledge in management, economics, accounting, and related disciplines.