Anyone, including authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and members of the public, may report suspected research or publication ethics misconduct to the JTP editorial team through the journal's official communication channels.

Please send your report by email to ojspambelum@gmail.com, using the subject line Integrity Concern: [Article or Submission Identifier].

Reports should include the following information:

1. The title of the article or the identification details of the manuscript concerned.
2. A clear and specific description of the alleged misconduct.
3. Available supporting evidence, such as documents, data, publication links, or other relevant sources.
4. Any additional information that may help the journal assess the report, including potential conflicts of interest involving the person submitting the report and any confidentiality concerns.

Anonymous reports may be considered if the information provided is sufficiently specific and can be verified. JTP may request clarification or additional evidence when necessary to assess the report.

The editorial team will conduct an initial assessment of each report to determine whether the matter falls within the scope of the journal's policies, whether the information provided is sufficient for further consideration, and whether additional clarification is needed.

Reports will be assessed based on their substance and the available evidence, rather than the status or relationship of the reporting party to the person concerned. Reports that lack sufficient grounds may be closed but may be reconsidered if relevant new evidence becomes available.

If a report is deemed suitable for further consideration, JTP will conduct a proportionate preliminary examination to understand the concern and safeguard the integrity of the publication process. This examination does not replace a formal investigation that falls within the responsibility of the relevant institution or competent authority.

The person concerned will generally be given a reasonable opportunity to provide an explanation and submit relevant evidence. JTP will consider the response alongside the available evidence before determining any editorial action.

Where necessary, the journal may:

1. Request clarification, documents, supporting data, or relevant permissions.
2. Temporarily suspend the editorial process for a manuscript under examination as a precautionary measure.
3. Consult relevant editorial board members or independent experts.
4. Contact the author's institution, research funder, or other relevant authorities when the matter falls outside the journal's authority or requires a formal investigation.
5. Cooperate with relevant institutions to obtain information necessary to safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record.

A temporary suspension of the editorial process during an examination does not, in itself, constitute a finding of misconduct.

Actions taken by JTP will depend on the nature, severity, available evidence, impact, and stage of publication at which the alleged misconduct is identified.

For unpublished manuscripts, actions may include:

• Requesting clarification or additional evidence.
• Requesting corrections to attribution, citations, or problematic sections of the manuscript.
• Requesting revisions or substantial amendments.
• Suspending the editorial process while the matter is examined.
• Rejecting the manuscript if serious misconduct is established or fundamental concerns cannot be adequately resolved.

For published articles, actions may include:

• Issuing a correction when an error can be rectified without undermining the overall reliability of the article.
• Publishing an expression of concern when serious unresolved concerns may affect confidence in the article.
• Retracting an article when its findings, conclusions, or publication record can no longer be considered reliable, or when sufficient grounds for retraction exist under JTP's Correction and Retraction Policy.
• Notifying relevant institutions or competent authorities when necessary.

Corrections and retractions are intended to preserve the reliability of the scholarly record, rather than merely to punish authors. All actions will be taken in accordance with JTP's applicable publication policies.

JTP will maintain the confidentiality of information and the identities of the parties involved to the extent possible, while providing all parties with a reasonable opportunity to explain their positions. Every report will be handled objectively and without prejudice toward the person concerned.

Reports that are knowingly false or submitted maliciously may be treated as a separate ethical concern.

Jurnal Teologi Pambelum is committed to handling all allegations of misconduct fairly, objectively, transparently, and consistently with the principles of scholarly publication ethics. JTP will take reasonable steps to protect the integrity of the scholarly record and ensure that published articles meet standards of honesty, accountability, and academic responsibility.

This policy should be read in conjunction with JTP's other publication ethics policies, particularly the Plagiarism and Research Integrity Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Authorship Policy, AI Use Policy, and Correction and Retraction Policy.