Post-Publication Discussion Policy

MEDIA DIDAKTIKA: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran, published by the Postgraduate Program of Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum (Unisda) Lamongan, actively encourages scholarly debate, scientific discussion, and constructive critique following the publication of articles.

To maintain the integrity of academic literature and foster scientific dialogue in education and learning, our post-publication discussion mechanisms allow readers, authors, and researchers to raise questions, share alternative interpretations, or report potential errors.

1. Mechanisms for Post-Publication Discussion

Post-publication discussions can be initiated through the following channels:

  • Letters to the Editor: Readers and scholars may submit formal letters commenting on, questioning, or expanding upon specific methodology, findings, or conclusions of articles published in MEDIA DIDAKTIKA.

  • Rebuttals and Responses: Authors of the original article will be invited to respond to constructive criticism or questions raised in accepted Letters to the Editor. Both the comment and response are peer-reviewed and published in a subsequent issue when deemed valuable to the scientific community.

  • Online Comments and Communication: Constructive feedback can be submitted directly to the editorial team via email for evaluation.

2. Editorial Evaluation and Process

To preserve academic professionalism and constructive discourse, all post-publication submissions undergo the following editorial process:

  1. Initial Screening: Submissions must be objective, evidence-based, professional in tone, and directly relevant to the published article. Personal attacks, ad hominem criticisms, or unsubstantiated claims will be rejected.

  2. Author Right of Reply: If a critique is accepted for further consideration, the original authors are provided an opportunity to submit a formal response within a specified timeframe.

  3. Peer Review: Major critiques or technical disputes may undergo independent peer review to evaluate their scientific merit.

  4. Publication Decision: Based on the review, the Editorial Board may publish the Letter to the Editor along with the authors' response, or issue a formal Correction or Retraction if substantial errors are confirmed.

3. Corrections, Corrigenda, and Addenda

If post-publication discussions reveal significant factual errors, mathematical inaccuracies, or minor oversights that do not invalidate the overall study:

  • The journal will issue an official Correction or Errata/Corrigendum notice.

  • The online version of the original article will be updated or linked to the formal correction notice to ensure transparency.

4. Submitting a Post-Publication Communication

Anyone wishing to contribute to a post-publication discussion regarding an article in MEDIA DIDAKTIKA should send a written submission containing:

  • The title and DOI/URL of the published article being discussed.

  • Clear, well-reasoned scientific points backed by references or data.

  • Conflict of interest declaration from the commenter.

Send your communications to the Editorial Board:

  • Journal Name: MEDIA DIDAKTIKA: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

  • Publisher: Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum (Unisda) Lamongan

  • Email: (mediadidaktika@unisda.ac.id

  • Website: https://e-jurnal.unisda.ac.id/index.php/didaktika