Post-Publication Discussion

1. Policy Statement

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan supports scholarly discussion and constructive feedback on articles after publication. Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals, authors, and readers to exchange scientific perspectives, clarify research findings, and contribute to the development of knowledge in health sciences.

The journal encourages respectful, evidence-based, and academically sound discussion to improve the quality, transparency, and reliability of published research. All post-publication comments and responses must comply with the journal's publication ethics policy and applicable guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Submission of Post-Publication Comments

Readers and researchers may submit comments, questions, or scholarly critiques concerning articles published in Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan. Submissions should focus on the scientific content, methodology, interpretation of results, reporting, or implications of the published article.

Post-publication comments must:

  1. Be relevant to an article previously published in Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan.

  2. Present clear, objective, and evidence-based arguments.

  3. Maintain a professional and respectful academic tone.

  4. Include appropriate references or supporting evidence where necessary.

  5. Avoid defamatory statements, personal attacks, discriminatory language, and unsupported allegations.

  6. Comply with research ethics, confidentiality requirements, and applicable legal provisions.

Comments must not contain confidential information, personal data, or material that could violate the rights or privacy of research participants or other individuals.

3. Editorial Assessment and Publication

All submitted post-publication comments are subject to editorial assessment before publication. The Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor evaluates whether the submission is relevant, scientifically justified, ethically appropriate, and consistent with the journal's editorial policies.

The editor may:

  • Accept the comment for publication.

  • Request revisions or clarification from the contributor.

  • Seek an independent expert opinion when necessary.

  • Reject the comment if it falls outside the journal's scope, lacks a sufficient scientific basis, or violates publication ethics.

The journal reserves the right to edit comments for clarity, language, length, and compliance with editorial requirements, provided that such editing does not alter the author's intended scientific meaning.

Publication of a comment does not necessarily indicate endorsement of its views by the journal or its publisher.

4. Author Responses

When a post-publication comment raises substantive questions or concerns about a published article, the original authors may be invited to provide a response.

Authors are encouraged to address the issues raised objectively, provide scientific explanations or additional evidence where appropriate, and acknowledge any limitations or errors identified.

The editorial team may publish the comment and the authors' response together or separately, depending on the nature of the discussion and editorial considerations. Responses are subject to editorial assessment to ensure relevance, scientific integrity, and professional conduct.

5. Handling Concerns About Published Articles

If a post-publication comment identifies a potential error, research misconduct, ethical violation, or other concern that may affect the reliability of a published article, the Editor-in-Chief will assess the information provided.

Where appropriate, the journal may:

  1. Request clarification or supporting evidence from the authors.

  2. Consult independent experts or members of the Editorial Board.

  3. Contact the authors' affiliated institutions or relevant authorities when necessary.

  4. Publish a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction notice, depending on the findings of the investigation and applicable publication ethics guidance.

All concerns are handled fairly, confidentially where appropriate, and in accordance with the journal's Retraction, Withdrawal, and Correction Policy.

6. Ethical Standards and Conflicts of Interest

Contributors to post-publication discussions must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest that could influence their comments or interpretations.

Editors and reviewers involved in evaluating post-publication comments must also disclose potential conflicts of interest and refrain from handling submissions when impartiality may be compromised.

The journal does not tolerate fabricated evidence, plagiarism, harassment, personal attacks, or deliberate attempts to misrepresent published research.

7. Transparency and Archiving

Accepted post-publication comments and author responses may be published on the journal's website and linked to the relevant original article. Where appropriate, the journal will maintain a transparent record of corrections or other editorial actions associated with the article.

The journal aims to preserve the scholarly record and ensure that readers can understand the nature and outcome of significant discussions concerning published research.

8. Final Provisions

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan is committed to promoting open, responsible, and constructive scientific discussion after publication. Decisions regarding post-publication comments, author responses, and concerns about published articles are made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor in accordance with the journal's editorial policies, publication ethics standards, and relevant COPE guidance.