Deals of Misconduct

Dealing with Misconduct

The CAAGA Conference is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity, transparency, and publication ethics. We take all forms of academic misconduct seriously and handle allegations in accordance with internationally recognized ethical frameworks, particularly the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

1. Types of Misconduct

Misconduct may include (but is not limited to):

  • Plagiarism: Submitting work that copies or closely imitates the content or ideas of others without proper attribution.
  • Data Fabrication or Falsification: Manipulating or inventing research data or findings.
  • Duplicate Submission: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals or publishing previously published work without disclosure.
  • Improper Authorship: Listing authors who did not contribute significantly or excluding those who did.
  • Unethical Research Practices: Failing to obtain proper consent or ethical approval where required (especially involving human subjects).
  • Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: Withholding personal, financial, or professional relationships that could influence the work.

2. Investigation Process

If misconduct is suspected or reported, the journal will follow this procedure:

  1. Initial Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief will review the allegation for merit and relevance.
  2. Evidence Gathering: The author(s) will be contacted to explain the issue and provide clarifications or data if needed.
  3. Editorial Review: A panel may be formed to further investigate serious cases. The process remains confidential and unbiased.
  4. Institutional Involvement: In cases of severe misconduct, the author’s affiliated institution may be informed.

3. Outcomes and Actions

Depending on the nature and severity of the misconduct, the following actions may be taken:

  • Manuscript rejection or withdrawal (if already published, retraction will be issued with a formal notice).
  • Blacklisting of authors for future submissions, temporarily or permanently.
  • Formal notice sent to the author's institution or funding body.
  • Public notice of correction, retraction, or editorial expression of concern.

4. Retraction and Corrections

If a published article is found to be invalid due to misconduct or honest error, a retraction or correction will be issued in line with COPE guidance. All retractions are labeled clearly and linked to the original article for full transparency.

5. Author’s Right to Respond

Authors will be given an opportunity to respond to misconduct allegations. All communication during the investigation will remain confidential.

6. Reporting Misconduct

Anyone (editors, reviewers, authors, or readers) may report suspected misconduct. Reports must include sufficient evidence and be directed to:
Email: editor.apsaejournal@apsae.id
Alternate Contact: principal.apsaejournal@apsae.id