Purpose and Scope

Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan Terapan (JIPT) recognizes that publication is part of an ongoing scientific process. Critical discussion, verification of findings, and the identification of errors after publication contribute to the development of reliable knowledge in animal science and related disciplines.

The journal welcomes constructive, evidence-based communications concerning the methods, data, interpretation, conclusions, and ethical conduct of published research. Post-publication concerns may relate to scientific disagreement, methodological limitations, factual errors, inaccurate reporting, research integrity, or possible breaches of publication ethics.

Submission of Comments or Concerns

Readers who wish to raise a concern should contact the editorial office through the official journal contact channels and identify the relevant article by title, authors, publication details, or DOI where available. The communication should explain the issue clearly and provide supporting evidence, references, data, or other relevant information where possible.

Communications should be factual, professional, and focused on the scientific or ethical issue. Personal attacks, harassment, unsupported accusations, or material unrelated to the published work will not be considered appropriate forms of scholarly discussion.

Editorial Assessment

The editorial team will assess whether a communication raises a substantive and relevant issue. The assessment may consider the strength of the evidence, the potential impact on the article's conclusions, the reproducibility of the findings, and whether independent expert advice is required.

When appropriate, the original authors will be invited to respond to the concerns. The journal may seek an independent assessment from qualified experts who have no relevant conflict of interest. Authors and commentators must be given a reasonable opportunity to provide information relevant to the issue.

The editorial team will determine whether the matter is best addressed through a published comment, an author response, a correction, an expression of concern, a retraction, or no formal action. The choice will depend on the nature of the issue and its implications for the reliability of the published record.

Corrections and Clarifications

A correction or clarification may be issued when an error or omission is identified that affects the accuracy, interpretation, or completeness of an article but does not invalidate its principal findings. Examples may include material errors in text, tables, figures, author information, affiliations, or other published details.

Correction notices should clearly identify the original article, explain the error, and state the correction made. The correction should be linked to the original article so that readers can identify the relationship between the records. Minor typographical errors that do not affect meaning may be handled according to the journal's editorial procedures.

Expressions of Concern

An expression of concern may be considered when credible issues could affect the reliability or integrity of a published article but the available evidence is not yet sufficient for a final determination. It may also be considered when an investigation is ongoing or when the journal is unable to obtain essential information needed to resolve a serious concern.

The notice should identify the article and explain the general nature of the concern to the extent that can be communicated responsibly. The journal may update the record when further information becomes available.

Retraction

Retraction may be considered when the findings of a published article are unreliable because of major errors, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, unethical research practices, compromised peer review, or other serious problems that undermine confidence in the publication.

A retraction notice should identify the article, explain the principal reason for retraction, and clearly indicate the status of the publication. The notice should be linked to the original article and made accessible to readers. The purpose of retraction is to correct the scholarly record and alert readers to unreliable findings, rather than to punish authors.

Where evidence is incomplete or an investigation remains unresolved, the journal will consider whether an expression of concern or another appropriate action is more suitable than immediate retraction. Editorial action will be based on the available evidence and the need to protect the integrity of the scientific record.

Author Responses and Scientific Disagreement

Authors whose published work is challenged will normally be given an opportunity to respond to substantive scientific concerns. The journal may publish an author response when it contributes meaningfully to scientific discussion and meets appropriate standards of relevance, evidence, and professional conduct.

Differences in scientific interpretation do not automatically indicate misconduct or justify correction or retraction. The journal distinguishes legitimate scientific disagreement from demonstrable factual errors, unreliable findings, and ethical violations.

Editorial Independence and Confidentiality

Post-publication assessments must be conducted impartially and without improper influence from commercial, institutional, or personal interests. Editors handling a concern must disclose relevant conflicts of interest and arrange independent handling when necessary.

The journal will protect confidential information and personal data to the extent practicable while providing sufficient transparency for readers to understand substantive editorial actions. Information will not be withheld merely to avoid legitimate scientific scrutiny, but allegations will not be presented as established facts before adequate assessment.

Final Decisions and Record Integrity

The journal's editorial team is responsible for determining the appropriate editorial response to a post-publication concern. Where necessary, the journal may consult relevant institutions, research ethics bodies, or independent experts. Decisions will consider the seriousness of the issue, the reliability of the findings, the evidence available, and the need to maintain an accurate scholarly record.

JIPT encourages responsible scientific dialogue and is committed to correcting the literature when necessary. All post-publication actions should be proportionate, transparent, appropriately documented, and linked to the affected publication whenever feasible.