Post-Publication Discussion Policy

INHEALTH: Indonesian Health Journal encourages constructive scholarly discussion of articles published in the journal. The journal welcomes comments, questions, and evidence-based feedback from readers, researchers, authors, and other members of the academic community.

1. Scope of Discussion

Post-publication discussions may address the methodology, findings, interpretation, originality, research ethics, and scientific contribution of published articles. All discussions must be relevant to the article, supported by appropriate evidence, respectful, and consistent with academic integrity.

2. Submission of Comments and Feedback

Readers and researchers who wish to submit comments or feedback regarding a published article may contact the editorial team using the official contact details below.

Submissions should include the article title, DOI or article URL (if available), a clear explanation of the issue, and supporting evidence or references where appropriate.

3. Editorial Assessment

The editorial team will assess submitted comments for relevance, scientific merit, accuracy, and compliance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Where appropriate, the editorial team may invite the original author(s) to respond to substantive comments. Any response will be assessed fairly and may be published alongside the discussion to support transparent scholarly communication.

4. Publication of Discussions

Accepted discussions and author responses may be published on the journal's website or in a subsequent issue, depending on their scholarly value and editorial assessment.

The journal reserves the right to decline submissions that are irrelevant, unsupported, defamatory, abusive, or inconsistent with publication ethics standards.

5. Research Integrity Concerns

Concerns involving possible errors, plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other research misconduct will be handled according to the journal's publication ethics procedures. When necessary, the editorial team may initiate further assessment and consider appropriate actions, including corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.

6. Contact Information

For post-publication comments, scholarly discussions, or concerns regarding published articles, please contact:

INHEALTH: Indonesian Health Journal — Editorial Office

The editorial team is committed to fostering respectful academic dialogue, transparency, and continuous improvement in the quality and integrity of published research.