Allegations of Research Misconduct

A Fair, Confidential, and Transparent Approach to Research Integrity

PROCURATIO: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis, published by PT. Sangadji Media Publishing, is committed to maintaining research integrity and upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and addresses concerns fairly, objectively, and responsibly, while protecting the integrity of the scholarly record.

This policy establishes the procedures for reporting, assessing, investigating, and responding to suspected research misconduct involving manuscripts submitted to or articles published in the journal. All concerns will be evaluated on the basis of available evidence, with due consideration for fairness, confidentiality, and the rights of all parties involved.

1. Scope of Research Misconduct

Allegations of research misconduct may involve, but are not limited to, the following forms of suspected misconduct:

Plagiarism

Using another person's words, ideas, data, or work without appropriate acknowledgment or attribution.

Data Fabrication

Inventing data, research results, participants, or research activities that did not occur.

Data Falsification

Manipulating research materials, procedures, data, or results in ways that misrepresent the research record.

Duplicate or Redundant Publication

Publishing substantially overlapping work without appropriate disclosure, justification, or compliance with publication requirements.

Inappropriate Authorship

Misrepresenting scholarly contributions through gift, guest, or ghost authorship, or improperly excluding individuals who qualify for authorship.

Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest

Failing to disclose relevant financial, professional, personal, or institutional interests that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Other Ethical Violations

Breaches of applicable research ethics, participant protection, informed consent, data confidentiality, or editorial policies.

2. Reporting Procedure

2.1. Submitting a Concern

Anyone who suspects research misconduct involving a manuscript submitted to or an article published in PROCURATIO: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis may report the concern to the editorial team through the official contact information provided on the journal's website.

To facilitate a responsible assessment, reports should include the following information, where available:

  • The title of the manuscript or published article and its DOI or URL, if available.
  • A clear description of the suspected misconduct and the specific issues of concern.
  • Supporting evidence, such as source comparisons, relevant documents, data inconsistencies, or other verifiable information.
  • Additional information that may help the editorial team assess the allegation.

2.2. Initial Editorial Assessment

Upon receiving a report, the editor will acknowledge receipt where appropriate and conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the allegation is sufficiently specific and supported to warrant further examination. The assessment may involve reviewing the manuscript, publication records, similarity reports, research materials, and other relevant evidence.

Reports that lack sufficient detail or supporting evidence may require clarification before further action is considered. The receipt of an allegation does not automatically establish that misconduct has occurred.

3. Investigation and Author Response

If further investigation is warranted, PROCURATIO may take one or more of the following steps, depending on the nature and seriousness of the allegation:

1

Request for Clarification

Request explanations, original data, research records, ethical approvals, or other relevant documentation from the authors.

2

Opportunity to Respond

Invite the authors to respond to the allegations and relevant evidence before an editorial decision is made, where appropriate.

3

Consultation with Experts

Consult peer reviewers, editorial advisers, research ethics specialists, or other qualified experts when necessary.

4

Institutional Referral

Contact the relevant institution, research organization, or other appropriate authority when the matter requires investigation beyond the journal's remit.

5

Evidence-Based Decision

Assess the available evidence and responses impartially before determining an appropriate course of action.

4. Principles Governing Investigations

Fairness and Objectivity

Allegations are assessed objectively on the available evidence. No individual will be presumed responsible for misconduct before the relevant facts have been examined.

Confidentiality

Information relating to allegations and investigations will be handled confidentially to the extent possible, subject to the requirements of a fair investigation and applicable legal or institutional obligations.

Right to Respond

Where appropriate, individuals directly concerned will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide explanations or relevant evidence before a final editorial decision is made.

Proportionate Action

Editorial responses will be proportionate to the nature, seriousness, and evidential basis of the concern and its implications for the scholarly record.

5. Possible Editorial Actions

Depending on the findings, the seriousness of the concern, and whether the manuscript has been published, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

Manuscript Rejection

Reject a submitted manuscript when serious ethical concerns are substantiated or publication requirements are not met.

Correction

Publish a correction when an identified error can be addressed adequately without retracting the article.

Expression of Concern

Issue an expression of concern when substantial questions remain unresolved and readers need to be informed while further investigation is pending.

Retraction or Other Measures

Retract a published article or take other appropriate editorial action when justified by the evidence and the journal's applicable policies.

6. Protecting the Scholarly Record

PROCURATIO: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis is committed to preserving the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of the scholarly record. Where appropriate, editorial decisions and related notices will be communicated and published to inform readers of the status of an affected article.

Any public notice will provide relevant information about the editorial action while respecting confidentiality, applicable legal obligations, and the rights of the parties involved. The journal may also take appropriate steps to correct the publication record when new evidence or subsequent developments warrant such action.

Editorial Commitment

All allegations of research misconduct are treated seriously and assessed responsibly, fairly, and proportionately. PROCURATIO: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis seeks to protect procedural fairness, uphold readers' interests, and maintain the integrity of published research. The journal is committed to addressing credible concerns through appropriate editorial procedures and evidence-based decisions.