Post Publication Discussion

 

ORASI: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi
Post-Publication Discussion
Scholarly Dialogue, Transparency, and Research Integrity

Policy Statement

ORASI: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi welcomes constructive scholarly discussion of articles that have been published in the journal. Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for readers, researchers, authors, and other members of the academic community to exchange perspectives, clarify interpretations, identify potential errors, and contribute to the development of knowledge in the fields of da'wah, communication, and related social sciences.

All post-publication comments are assessed for scholarly relevance, factual accuracy, respectful language, and compliance with publication ethics. The journal seeks to ensure that discussions are handled fairly and transparently while preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.

1. Who May Participate

Readers, researchers, academics, practitioners, and institutions may submit scholarly comments or responses concerning articles published in ORASI: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi.

Requirements for contributors
  • Provide a full name and institutional affiliation, where applicable.
  • Provide a valid email address for editorial correspondence.
  • Identify the published article being discussed.
  • Ensure that the comment is relevant, evidence-based, and written in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Disclose any competing interests that could influence the comment.

Anonymous submissions are generally not considered for formal scholarly discussion because the editorial team must be able to verify the contributor's identity and address potential conflicts of interest. However, information about a serious research integrity concern may be assessed separately under the journal's Research Misconduct policy.

2. Types of Post-Publication Contributions

2.1 Scholarly Comment or Letter to the Editor
A scholarly response that discusses the theoretical framework, research methods, data, interpretation, findings, or conclusions of a published article. Contributions should provide a clear academic argument and, where necessary, relevant references or supporting evidence.
2.2 Author Response
Authors of the original article may respond to a published or proposed comment to clarify their reasoning, explain their methods, address criticism, or provide additional scholarly context. Responses must be factual, professional, and relevant to the issues raised.
2.3 Report of a Published Article Error
Readers may report factual, numerical, methodological, citation, authorship, or other errors identified in a published article. The editorial team assesses whether the issue requires clarification, a correction, or another appropriate editorial action.
2.4 Report of a Research Integrity Concern
Allegations involving plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, unethical research, or other serious breaches of research integrity are not treated merely as scholarly comments. They are assessed under the journal's Research Misconduct policy.

3. Submission Procedure

Formal post-publication comments should be submitted in writing to the ORASI Editorial Office through the journal's official contact channels. Contributors should identify the submission as a post-publication comment so that it can be directed to the appropriate editor.

Recommended email subject
Post-Publication Comment: [Title of Published Article]

The submission should contain the following information:

  • The full title and bibliographic details of the article being discussed, including its DOI or article URL, where available.
  • The contributor's full name, affiliation, and valid email address.
  • The comment or response, clearly identifying the issue being discussed.
  • References and supporting evidence for factual or scholarly claims.
  • A declaration of any competing interests, or an explicit statement that there are none.
Length and format: Contributors are encouraged to keep comments concise, focused, and supported by evidence. The Editorial Office may request revisions to improve clarity, relevance, or scholarly presentation. No fixed word limit or submission deadline is specified in this draft; the journal may establish these requirements formally before publication of the policy.

4. Editorial Assessment and Review Process

ORASI evaluates post-publication submissions through an editorial process designed to maintain fairness, scholarly quality, and the integrity of the publication record.

STEP 01
Receipt and Acknowledgment
The Editorial Office records the submission and acknowledges receipt when the contributor's contact details are available.
STEP 02
Initial Screening
An editor checks the relevance, clarity, evidence, tone, and compliance of the comment with the journal's policies.
STEP 03
Author Response
Where appropriate, the corresponding author of the original article may be invited to respond to the substantive points raised.
STEP 04
Additional Expert Assessment
When technical or scholarly issues require further evaluation, the editor may consult an independent reviewer or subject specialist.
STEP 05
Editorial Decision
The journal decides whether to accept the comment, publish it with a response, request revision, refer the matter to another policy, or decline it with an appropriate explanation.

Editors who authored the original article, participated in its original editorial decision, or have another relevant conflict of interest must not make the decision on the discussion independently. An independent editor should be appointed where necessary.

5. Publication of Accepted Comments and Responses

Comments accepted for publication may be published as a Letter to the Editor, scholarly comment, or another suitable editorial contribution. Where a response from the original authors is accepted, the journal may publish the comment and response together or link them to facilitate an informed scholarly exchange.

  • Published comments must meet the journal's standards for academic relevance, clarity, evidence, and respectful language.
  • Comments and responses should identify the original article clearly and include appropriate bibliographic information.
  • Accepted contributions may be edited for language, length, formatting, and compliance with editorial requirements, without changing their substantive meaning.
  • Publication of a comment does not automatically mean that the journal endorses every argument expressed by the contributor.
  • A post-publication comment does not replace or silently alter the original article.

6. Corrections and Retractions

If a post-publication discussion reveals a material error or serious concern affecting a published article, the editorial team assesses the matter and determines whether further action is required.

6.1 Correction
A correction may be issued when an identified error requires formal amendment but does not invalidate the main findings or conclusions of the article. The correction should identify the affected article and clearly explain the nature of the change.
6.2 Retraction
Retraction may be considered when the evidence establishes serious research misconduct or when a major error makes the data, findings, or conclusions unreliable. The decision must be based on an appropriate assessment of the evidence and relevant publication ethics principles.
6.3 Transparency of Notices
Where a correction or retraction is issued, the notice should explain the reason for the action and be linked to the original article. The journal aims to preserve the scholarly record and make the status of the affected publication clear to readers.

7. Editorial Independence and Ethical Conduct

Decisions concerning post-publication discussion are made on scholarly and ethical grounds. ORASI applies the following principles:

  • Impartiality: Contributors and authors are assessed according to the substance of their arguments and the evidence provided, not their institutional affiliation, nationality, seniority, or personal relationship with the journal.
  • Conflicts of interest: Contributors must disclose relevant competing interests. Editors with conflicts must withdraw from decisions where appropriate.
  • Confidentiality: Unpublished comments, author responses, and editorial correspondence should be treated as confidential until the journal reaches a decision, except where disclosure is required for a legitimate editorial or legal purpose.
  • Professional communication: Personal attacks, harassment, defamatory language, and unsupported accusations are not acceptable in scholarly comments.
  • Evidence-based discussion: Claims about research methods, data, findings, and conclusions should be supported by verifiable information where possible.
  • Editorial independence: Decisions must not be influenced by commercial considerations or pressure from parties unrelated to the scholarly merits of the case.

8. Submission Time Limit and Record Keeping

Post-publication comments should normally be submitted within a reasonable period after the article's publication so that the discussion remains relevant and useful to readers. Comments submitted later may still be considered when they raise important scholarly issues, identify a material error, or report a serious research integrity concern.

The Editorial Office maintains appropriate records of comments received, related correspondence, author responses, editorial assessments, decisions, and any corrective action. These records are handled confidentially and support accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement of the journal's editorial practices.

9. Related Policies

This policy should be read together with other relevant ORASI editorial policies:

Promoting Open and Responsible Scholarly Dialogue

ORASI: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi encourages constructive post-publication discussion to strengthen academic exchange, improve the reliability of published research, and uphold the integrity of the scholarly record.