Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, citation manipulation, unethical authorship, and other practices that compromise the integrity of research and publication.

The Indonesian Journal of Kinanthropology (IJOK) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scientific record. All allegations of research misconduct will be handled fairly and confidentially following the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Investigation Process

When research misconduct is suspected, the editorial team will:

1. Review the allegation and supporting evidence;
2. Identify any potential conflicts of interest;
3. Inform the corresponding author and request an explanation;
4. Consult reviewers, experts, or relevant institutions when necessary; and
5. Determine the appropriate action based on the available evidence.

The corresponding author is responsible for communicating with all co-authors and providing a complete response on their behalf.

Editorial Actions

If misconduct is confirmed, IJOK may:

1. Reject the submitted manuscript;
2. Request clarification, correction, or additional analysis;
3. Publish a correction or expression of concern;
4. Retract the published article; or
5. Report the case to the authors’ institution or other relevant authorities.

A retraction notice will clearly state the reason for retraction and remain linked to the original article.

Institutional Responsibility

Serious allegations of research misconduct may be referred to the authors’ institutions for further investigation. Authors, editors, reviewers, and institutions share responsibility for protecting the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.