POST PUBLICATION DISCUSSION

Jurnal Maternitas Kebidanan recognizes that scholarly discussion does not end at publication. The journal welcomes constructive, evidence-based comments on published articles and provides a formal mechanism for post-publication discussion, in line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Principles of Transparency and Best Practice.

1. Submitting a Comment

Readers, researchers, and the authors themselves may submit a comment on any article published in Jurnal Maternitas Kebidanan by sending an email to the editorial office at anggadaperkasa@unprimdn.ac.id with the subject line "Post-Publication Comment". The message must include:

  • The full name, affiliation, and email address of the commenter;

  • The title and DOI of the article concerned;

  • The comment itself, focused on the scientific content (data, methods, analysis, or interpretation), supported by evidence or references where possible;

  • A statement of any conflict of interest.

Note: Anonymous comments and comments containing personal attacks, defamatory statements, or content unrelated to the scientific substance of the article will not be considered.

2. Editorial Handling

  1. Acknowledgement & Initial Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief acknowledges receipt within 7 working days and assesses whether the comment is substantive and relevant.

  2. Author's Response: Substantive comments are forwarded to the corresponding author, who is given the opportunity to respond within 30 days.

  3. Independent Review: Where necessary, the Editor may seek the opinion of an independent peer reviewer or a member of the Editorial Board.

  4. Final Decision: The Editor decides whether the comment and the authors' response will be published.

3. Publication of Comments

Comments considered to make a valuable contribution to the scientific discussion may be published as a Letter to the Editor, together with the authors' reply, in a subsequent issue. Published letters are linked to the original article.

4. Outcomes Affecting the Published Article

  • Corrections: If the discussion reveals an error, the article will be handled according to the journal's correction policy (Erratum, Corrigendum, Expression of Concern, or Retraction).

  • Research Integrity: If the discussion raises concerns about research or publication misconduct, the case will be handled according to COPE guidelines (COPE Flowcharts / Publication Ethics Policy).