KOMUNITA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan kepada Masyarakat supports constructive and responsible scholarly discussion following the publication of articles. Post-publication discussion provides an opportunity for readers, researchers, practitioners, and authors to submit responses, clarifications, questions, or corrections regarding published articles in order to enhance the quality and integrity of scholarly publication.

Purpose of Post-Publication Discussion
Post-publication discussion aims to:

• Encourage the exchange of ideas and the advancement of knowledge.

• Provide space for clarification regarding the methods, data, results, and interpretation of articles.

• Identify possible errors or discrepancies in published articles.

• Enhance transparency, accountability, and the integrity of scholarly publication.

• Support the improvement of the quality of research and community service activities.

Mechanism for Submitting Responses
Readers, researchers, and practitioners who wish to submit responses, questions, clarifications, or corrections regarding published articles may send an electronic letter to the editorial team of KOMUNITA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan kepada Masyarakat at the following address:

Editorial Email
jurnalkomunita@gmail.com

To facilitate the review process, the email should include the following information:

1. The title of the article that is the subject of the response.

2. The author's name and publication information, including volume, number, year, and DOI if available.

3. A description of the response, question, or correction accompanied by scholarly reasoning and supporting references where necessary.

4. The name, affiliation, and email address of the party submitting the response.

Review and Editorial Follow-Up
Every response received will be reviewed by the editorial team to assess its relevance, scholarly basis, compliance with publication ethics, and suitability for follow-up. If necessary, the editor may request clarification from the author of the relevant article or involve an independent reviewer with competence appropriate to the topic of discussion.

Responses and author replies may be considered for publication if they meet the scholarly and editorial standards of the journal. The entire process is conducted professionally, objectively, and proportionately while respecting the rights and responsibilities of all parties.

Corrections, Retractions, and Publication Integrity
If post-publication discussion reveals errors affecting the accuracy of an article or suspected violations of publication ethics, the editorial team will conduct further examination in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policy. If necessary, the journal may publish a correction, clarification, expression of concern, or retraction of the article based on the results of the examination and the available evidence.

Discussion Ethics
All parties are required to submit responses in a courteous, objective, evidence-based manner oriented toward the advancement of knowledge. Responses containing insults, personal attacks, discrimination, or allegations without adequate basis will not be considered for publication.