Post-Publication Discussion

INSTINK (Inovasi Pendidikan, Teknologi Informasi & Komputer) recognizes that scholarly discussion does not end at publication. The journal welcomes constructive, evidence-based comments on published articles and provides a formal mechanism for post-publication discussion, in line with the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME).

1. Submitting a Comment
Readers, researchers, and the authors themselves may submit a comment on any article published in INSTINK by emailing the editorial office at [email protected] with the subject line “Post-Publication Comment”. The message must include:

  • the full name, affiliation, and email address of the commenter;
  • the title and DOI of the article concerned;
  • the comment itself, focused on the scientific content (data, methods, analysis, or interpretation) and supported by evidence or references where possible; and
  • a statement of any conflict of interest.

Comments containing personal attacks, defamatory statements, or content unrelated to the scientific substance of the article will not be considered. Anonymous comments will not be published; however, anonymous reports of possible research or publication misconduct will still be assessed by the editors.

2. Editorial Handling

  1. The Editor-in-Chief acknowledges receipt within 7 working days and assesses whether the comment is substantive and relevant.
  2. Substantive comments are forwarded to the corresponding author, who is given the opportunity to respond within 30 days.
  3. Where necessary, the Editor may seek the opinion of an independent reviewer or a member of the Editorial Board.
  4. The Editor decides whether the comment and the authors’ response will be published.

3. Publication of Comments
Comments considered to make a valuable contribution to the scientific discussion may be published as a Letter to the Editor, together with the authors’ reply, in a subsequent issue. Published letters are linked to the original article.

4. Outcomes Affecting the Published Article
If the discussion reveals an error or raises concerns about research or publication misconduct, the article will be handled in accordance with the journal’s Publication Ethics policy and COPE guidelines. Possible outcomes include a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction.