MUST: Journal of Mathematics Education, Science and Technology is committed to maintaining research integrity, publication ethics, transparency, and accountability. All allegations of research misconduct involving submitted manuscripts or published articles are taken seriously and handled fairly, objectively, and confidentially.
1. Types of Research Misconduct
Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
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Fabrication: Inventing data, research results, or information that was never obtained.
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Falsification: Manipulating research data, methods, images, or results in a misleading manner.
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Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment.
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Duplicate Publication: Republishing substantially overlapping work without appropriate disclosure.
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Citation Manipulation: Inappropriately manipulating citations to increase citation counts or misrepresent scholarly contributions.
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Authorship Misconduct: Inappropriately including or excluding authors or misrepresenting their contributions.
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Peer-Review Manipulation: Interfering with the integrity or independence of the peer-review process.
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Unethical Research Practices: Violating applicable ethical requirements in research involving students, teachers, or other participants.
Honest errors or differences in scholarly interpretation do not automatically constitute misconduct but may require correction when they affect the accuracy or reliability of published work.
2. Reporting Allegations
Anyone, including authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and research institutions, may report suspected research misconduct to the editorial team.
Reports should include the title of the manuscript or article, a clear description of the suspected misconduct, and supporting evidence or relevant documents, where available.
Reports should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief through the journal's official contact email:
Email: mustpendmat@fkip.um-surabaya.ac.id
Subject: Allegation of Research Misconduct
3. Investigation Procedure
MUST handles allegations through the following steps:
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Initial Assessment: The editorial team evaluates the allegation and available evidence.
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Clarification: The corresponding author or relevant parties may be asked to provide an explanation.
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Further Investigation: When necessary, the journal may consult independent experts or the relevant research institution.
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Editorial Decision: The editor evaluates the evidence and determines appropriate action based on the seriousness of the case.
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Follow-up Action: The journal may reject a manuscript, request corrections, publish a correction or expression of concern, or retract a published article when justified.
All parties will be given a fair opportunity to respond, and allegations will not be treated as proof of misconduct without appropriate assessment.
4. Confidentiality and Fair Treatment
MUST handles allegations confidentially to protect the rights and reputations of all parties involved. Investigations are conducted objectively and without inappropriate influence from personal, institutional, or financial interests.
The journal may cooperate with relevant institutions or other authorized parties when further investigation is required.
5. Commitment to Publication Integrity
MUST follows established principles of publication ethics, including relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), to address suspected research misconduct and protect the integrity of the scholarly record.
The journal is committed to ensuring that all published research in mathematics education, science, and technology meets appropriate standards of academic integrity and scientific responsibility.