Post Publication Discussion Policy

Jurnal Neraca: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Ekonomi Akuntansi is committed to promoting transparency, academic integrity, constructive scientific dialogue, and continuous improvement in scholarly publishing. The journal recognizes that scholarly evaluation extends beyond initial publication, and therefore encourages constructive discussion, critical evaluation, and responsible communication regarding published articles in economic education; accounting education; Economics; and accounting knowledge.
 
This post-publication discussion policy aligns with the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and aims to safeguard the accuracy, credibility, and integrity of the scholarly record.
 
1. Purpose of Post-Publication Discussion
Post-publication discussion provides opportunities for researchers, lecturers, teachers, students, and other readers to critically evaluate published articles, exchange scientific perspectives, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practices in economic education; accounting education; Economics; and accounting knowledge.
 
The core objectives of this policy are to:
  • Encourage constructive, evidence-based scientific dialogue.
  • Promote transparency and accountability in published research.
  • Facilitate the clarification of research findings, methodologies, data analyses, and interpretations.
  • Identify potential errors, inconsistencies, or ethical concerns in published articles.
  • Maintain the accuracy, credibility, and long-term integrity of the scholarly record.
2. Mechanisms for Post-Publication Discussion
The journal welcomes scholarly comments, critical discussions, and evidence-based responses concerning articles published in Jurnal Neraca: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Ekonomi Akuntansi.
 
Post-publication discussions must be submitted via the journal's official email addresses: jurnalneraca.pakunpgriplg@gmail.com or jurnalneraca.pakunpgriplg@univpgri-palembang.ac.id.
 
Submissions must clearly identify the article under discussion, including its title, authors, year of publication, and DOI or article URL, if available. Submissions must also provide a concise explanation of the issues raised, accompanied by supporting evidence or relevant references where appropriate.
 
Upon receiving a valid submission, the editorial board will log and process the discussion internally within the Open Journal Systems (OJS) workflow to maintain a transparent and verifiable audit trail. The editorial board reserves the right to request additional information or clarification before making a formal decision.
 
3. Guidelines for Scientific Comments
All post-publication comments must strictly adhere to the following principles:
  • Comments must be scientifically relevant, constructive, and supported by appropriate evidence.
  • Discussions must focus objectively on the research content, methodology, data analysis, interpretation, or scientific conclusions.
  • Personal attacks, discriminatory statements, defamatory language, and inappropriate remarks are strictly prohibited.
  • Comments must respect research ethics, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and applicable publication policies.
  • Any potential conflicts of interest must be explicitly disclosed.
  • Comments must not contain fabricated evidence, misleading information, or unsubstantiated allegations.
  • Statements regarding potential errors or research misconduct must be presented responsibly and backed by verified evidence.
The editorial board reserves the right to decline any submissions that do not meet these standards.
 
4. Editorial Evaluation and Follow-up Actions
The editorial board will assess post-publication comments and responses based on their scientific relevance, the strength of the supporting evidence, and compliance with the journal's publication ethics policies.
 
If a discussion reveals a verified error, inconsistency, or ethical concern, the editorial board will initiate an internal discussion within the OJS platform, contact the original authors, and, when necessary, request supporting data, documentation, or further clarification.
 
Depending on the nature and severity of the issue, the journal will take appropriate editorial action in accordance with its publication ethics guidelines. Such actions may include publishing a formal correction (corrigendum/erratum) or retracting the article if justified by sufficient evidence. All related correspondence and subsequent editorial decisions will be permanently documented within the journal's editorial system.
 
5. Ethical Standards and Confidentiality
All participants in post-publication discussions including authors, commentators, editors, and reviewers are expected to maintain professional conduct and adhere strictly to the principles of academic integrity.
 
The journal handles all submissions responsibly and respects confidentiality where applicable. Personal information and confidential materials will not be disclosed without an appropriate legal or ethical basis.
 
Post-publication discussions must serve the primary purpose of improving scholarly understanding and upholding the quality and integrity of published research.
 
6. Contact and Submission
Readers who wish to submit comments, questions, or requests for clarification concerning a published article may contact the editorial office of Jurnal Neraca: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Ekonomi Akuntansi via email at jurnalneraca.pakunpgriplg@gmail.com or jurnalneraca.pakunpgriplg@univpgri-palembang.ac.id.
 
All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures and publication ethics policies. The submission of a comment does not guarantee its publication or public display.
 
7. Transitional Provisions
This post-publication discussion policy, along with its fully integrated Open Journal Systems (OJS) workflow tracking, is officially effective starting from the December 2026 edition and all subsequent publications. For articles published in previous transitional editions, any post-publication discussions, inquiries, or ethical evaluations will be processed and documented through a combined mechanism of official email correspondence and retroactive manual archiving in the journal system to ensure that all historical scholarly records remain accountable, verifiable, and structurally preserved.