JURMA: Jurnal Program Mahasiswa Kreatif is committed to upholding the integrity of research and scientific publication. Any alleged violations related to submitted manuscripts or published articles will be reviewed fairly, objectively, and based on evidence, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1. Scope
This policy covers alleged violations of research and publication ethics, including:
• Fabrication, which is the creation of data or research results that were never obtained.
• Falsification, which is the manipulation of processes, data, figures, or research results so that they do not accurately represent the research.
• Plagiarism, which is the use of another party’s work, ideas, or material without proper acknowledgment of the source.
• Duplicate publication or simultaneous submission of a manuscript to multiple journals.
• Manipulation of authorship, citations, or the peer-review process.
• Violations of ethical approval, participant consent, or data confidentiality.
• Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest.
Unintentional errors and scientific disagreements are not in themselves considered violations. However, errors that affect the reliability of an article must still be corrected.

2. Reporting Alleged Violations
Authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other parties may submit reports to the Editor-in-Chief via lppm@uika-bogor.ac.id. Reports should include:
• The title of the manuscript or article, manuscript number, DOI, or a link to the article.
• A description of the alleged violation and the section in question.
• Verifiable supporting evidence.
• The reporter’s contact information, if provided.
Anonymous reports may still be reviewed if they contain sufficient information and evidence. An alleged violation is not considered proven merely because a report has been received.

3. Preliminary Review and Clarification
The editor will assess the relevance, sufficiency of evidence, and potential impact of the report on the integrity of the manuscript or article. If necessary, the editor will request clarification, raw data, ethical approval documents, or other supporting documents from the relevant parties.
The party being reported is given a reasonable opportunity to explain and respond to the evidence. During the investigation, the review or publication process of the manuscript may be suspended.
Editors or reviewers with a conflict of interest will not be involved in handling the case. If the report concerns the Editor-in-Chief, the case will be handled by the publisher or an independent party appointed without a conflict of interest.

4. Cooperation with Institutions
If an allegation requires a formal investigation, the journal may contact the institution where the research was conducted, the funding agency, or another authorized body.
The journal is responsible for assessing the reliability of published material and taking editorial action. Formal investigations into researcher conduct are the responsibility of the institution or relevant authority. The journal may take action to protect the scientific record based on available evidence, including when a response from the author or institution has not yet been received.

5. Decisions and Follow-Up
Actions are determined based on the evidence, the severity of the violation, and its impact on the reliability of the research. Such actions may include:
• Closing the case if the allegations are not supported by sufficient evidence.
• Requesting revisions or rejecting unpublished manuscripts.
• Publishing a correction if the errors are limited and the main results remain reliable.
• Publishing an “expression of concern” if there are serious unresolved concerns.
• Retraction if the article is unreliable or if there are violations that warrant withdrawal.
• Notification to relevant institutions or authorities.
Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions will explain the reasons for the action and be linked to the relevant article. Retractions aim to correct the scientific record, not to punish the authors.

6. Confidentiality and Protection of Whistleblowers
Case information is shared only with parties who need to be involved in the investigation. The identity of the whistleblower is protected to the extent possible, taking into account the needs of the investigation and applicable regulations. The journal does not condone intimidation or retaliation against whistleblowers who raise concerns in good faith.

7. Objections and Documentation
Affected parties may submit written objections via lppm@uika-bogor.ac.id, including new evidence or grounds for factual or procedural errors. Objections will be reviewed by a party with no conflict of interest.
All reports, evidence, correspondence, and decisions will be securely documented. Cases will be handled within a reasonable timeframe commensurate with their complexity, and relevant developments will be communicated to the parties involved while maintaining confidentiality.