Post-Publication Discussion
Post-Publication Discussion
SJDGGE (Sumatra Journal of Disaster, Geography and Geography Education) recognizes that scientific communication and evaluation do not conclude once an article is published. Post-publication discussion is an essential component of scholarly communication, allowing readers, authors, academics, practitioners, and other members of the scientific community to provide feedback, pose questions, offer academic critiques, or provide clarifications regarding published articles.
SJDGGE (Sumatra Journal of Disaster, Geography and Geography Education) welcomes post-publication discussions that are relevant, constructive, and evidence-based—contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the enhancement of community service initiatives, particularly within the fields of health and related areas that align with the journal’s focus and scope.
Forms of Post-Publication Discussion
- Comments or letters to the editor, consisting of academic responses, questions, critiques, or clarifications regarding a published article.
- Author responses, which serve as explanations or replies from the author(s) to substantive comments or critiques raised concerning their article.
- Methodological and scientific critiques, including discussions on the methods employed, data analysis, interpretation of results, study limitations, and the alignment of conclusions with the reported evidence.
- Clarifications or corrections, in the event that factual errors, citation errors, inaccuracies, or other mistakes are identified in a published article.
- Input regarding publication integrity, in cases where information or evidence arises that calls into question the reliability of the data, the ethics of the research process, authorship, conflicts of interest, or other aspects of publication integrity.
Submission of Post-Publication Discussion
Readers, researchers, practitioners, authors, and other interested parties may submit comments or responses regarding published articles through the official communication channels of SJDGGE (Sumatra Journal of Disaster, Geography and Geography Education), as listed on the journal's website.
Submissions for discussion should include the following:
- The sender’s full name, affiliation, and email address.
- The title of the article, the author(s)' name(s), and the DOI or link to the article under discussion.
- A clear and specific description of the comments, questions, or criticisms being raised.
- The academic rationale underlying the comments, supported by evidence or references, where available.
- A statement regarding any potential conflicts of interest related to the article or the discussion.
Comments must be written in a professional, objective, and courteous manner, focusing on the scientific substance of the article. The journal will not consider comments that contain personal attacks, discriminatory language, insults, defamation, unsubstantiated allegations, or material irrelevant to the content of the article.
