Post-Publication Discussion Policy

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

Jurnal Harkat: Media Komunikasi Gender, published by PSGA, LP2M UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, recognizes the value of academic debate and critical examination after research has been published.

The journal welcomes responsible discussion of scholarly contributions involving gender, children, families, education, religion, law, culture, communication, and related interdisciplinary social issues.

The process is informed by the journal's Publication Ethics and relevant COPE guidance and aims to strengthen academic understanding, editorial transparency, and research integrity.

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

Readers, researchers, authors, institutions, and other relevant stakeholders may submit scholarly comments or concerns regarding articles published in Jurnal Harkat.

Discussion may address:

• Research methods, data interpretation, and analytical conclusions.
• Theoretical arguments and alternative scholarly perspectives.
• Findings related to gender relations, child protection, family studies, and social inequality.
• Ethical issues concerning human-participant research.
• Significant errors in published data, references, or research reporting.
• Substantiated questions regarding originality or scholarly integrity.

Comments should contribute meaningfully to academic discussion. Personal criticism, discriminatory statements, and unsupported allegations are not acceptable.

Scholarly comments, responses, and requests for clarification should be submitted in writing to the Jurnal Harkat Editorial Office through its official contact channel.

Submissions should include:

• The contributor's name, affiliation, and contact details.
• The published article's title and DOI or permanent URL.
• A concise explanation of the scholarly issue or concern.
• Relevant supporting evidence or scholarly references.
• A declaration of relevant conflicts of interest where applicable.

The Editorial Team evaluates post-publication contributions according to scholarly relevance, accuracy, supporting evidence, respectful language, and compliance with ethical requirements.

Editors may request clarification, revision, or independent evaluation before determining whether a contribution should be published, forwarded to the original authors, or handled under a separate ethics procedure.

Comments containing defamatory statements, discrimination, personal attacks, unsupported accusations, or unauthorized disclosure of confidential information may be declined.

Submission does not guarantee publication. The journal retains editorial discretion over the suitability, form, and handling of post-publication contributions.

When substantive academic criticism concerns a published article, the Editorial Team may invite its authors to provide clarification or an evidence-based response.

Authors should respond professionally, explain relevant methods and findings, acknowledge identifiable errors, and address legitimate scholarly questions.

Where appropriate, the journal may publish scholarly comments and author responses in a suitable editorial format, with appropriate reference to the original article.

Jurnal Harkat gives particular attention to the protection of research participants, especially children, survivors of gender-based violence, and individuals whose identities or experiences may be sensitive.

Post-publication submissions must not disclose:

• Identifiable personal information without appropriate authorization.
• Confidential interview transcripts, recordings, or case records.
• Protected details concerning children or vulnerable participants.
• Private editorial correspondence or unpublished research records without appropriate permission.
• Information whose disclosure creates a credible risk of harm or retaliation.

Scholarly discussion may reveal errors or integrity concerns affecting published research. Where appropriate, such matters are assessed under the journal's publication-ethics and corrective-action procedures.

Editorial notices should be clear, evidence-based, and linked to the affected article where appropriate.

Jurnal Harkat supports respectful, evidence-based academic discussion after publication while maintaining research integrity, editorial fairness, and the rights and confidentiality of research participants.