Allegations of Research Misconduct

The Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture takes allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously and handles them fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with publication ethics principles. Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and unethical research practices.

Allegations may be submitted to the editorial team with supporting evidence. The editor will conduct an initial assessment and, when necessary, request clarification from the authors or consult relevant institutions and experts.

All allegations will be assessed objectively, giving the individuals concerned an opportunity to respond. Appropriate actions may include rejection of a manuscript, correction or retraction of a published article, and notification of the relevant institution, where warranted. The journal will maintain confidentiality throughout the process and take appropriate action based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the alleged misconduct.