Post-Publication Discussion Policy

ELEMENTAR : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN DASAR
Post-Publication Discussion Policy

Encouraging constructive academic dialogue, responsible scholarly criticism, and transparent examination of published research in primary education.

SCHOLARLY DIALOGUE RESPONSIBLE CRITICISM EDITORIAL TRANSPARENCY
Policy Statement

ELEMENTAR : Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar, published by the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FITK), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, recognizes the vital value of ongoing academic debate and critical examination after research has been officially published.

The journal welcomes responsible discussions concerning contributions in elementary education, primary school pedagogy, instructional strategies, basic learning frameworks, and related interdisciplinary social sciences.

All processes are informed by established publication ethics and COPE guidelines, ensuring heightened academic understanding, editorial transparency, and robust research integrity.

Core Principle

Published scholarship remains open to legitimate academic scrutiny. Criticism and author responses must be supported by verifiable evidence, assessed fairly, and communicated with respect for professional standards and participant confidentiality.

01SubmissionScholarly Comments
02ModerationEditorial Assessment
03ResolutionResponse & Action
1. Scope of Post-Publication Discussion

Readers, researchers, and institutions may submit comments regarding articles published in ELEMENTAR addressing:

  • Research methods and data interpretation.
  • Theoretical arguments and perspectives.
  • Classroom pedagogy and learning findings.
  • Human participant research ethics.
  • Significant data or reference errors.
Personal attacks or unsupported claims are strictly rejected.
2. Submission of Comments

Scholarly comments and clarification requests should be sent in writing via official channels:

Include contributor details, article DOI, supporting evidence, and conflict declarations.

Ensure complete references accompany every submission.
3. Assessment & Moderation

The Editorial Team evaluates submissions based on scholarly relevance, evidence accuracy, respectful tone, and ethical compliance.

Editors retain full discretion to accept, revise, decline, or forward contributions to the original authors or separate ethics workflows.

Submission does not guarantee automatic publication.
4. Authors' Opportunity to Respond

When substantive academic criticism is validated, original authors are invited to supply an evidence-based response or clarification.

Responses should be professional, transparently acknowledging identifiable errors and addressing scholarly inquiries constructively.

Comments and responses may be published side-by-side.
5. Ethical Protection & Privacy

Special safeguards apply to participant safety, children, and vulnerable groups. Submissions must not unlawfully disclose:

  • Identifiable personal information.
  • Confidential raw records or transcripts.
  • Protected data risking harm or retaliation.
Prioritizes human dignity and privacy rights above all.
6. Post-Publication Editorial Actions

Verified concerns may trigger formal actions under publication ethics guidelines:

  • Correction: For fixable errors without invalidating findings.
  • Expression of Concern: For unresolved complex questions.
  • Retraction: For severe misconduct or unreliable data.
Ensures a permanent, transparent academic record.