Focus and Scope

FOCUS

The focus of Konseling Edukasi : Journal Of Guidance and Counseling is to provide scientific article of Guidance and Counseling that developed in attendance through the article publications, research reports, and book reviews.

We accept scholarly article that the subject covers textual and fieldwork studies with various perspectives of

1. Personal Guidance and counseling
2. Social Guidance and counseling
3. Academic Guidance and counseling
4. School Guidance and Counseling
5. Guidance and Counseling in Higher Education
6. Assesment in Guidance and Counseling
7. Multicultural Counseling
8. Evaluation and Supervision in Guidance and Counseling
9. Communications Thecniques
10. Media of Guidance and Counseling
11. Behavior Analysis and Modification
12. Psychological assesment
13. Management and system in guidance and Counseling
14. Guidance and Counseling for disabled
15. Carrer planning
16. Indigineous guidance and counseling
17. Contemporary Issues in Educational Guidance and Counseling

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

1. Reviewers will review any submitted paper.
2. Review process employs a double-blind review, which means that both the reviewer and author identities are concealed from the reviewers, and vice versa.
3. In the review process, reviewers consider the correspondence of title, abstract, discussion (findings) and conclusions. Beside, reviewers also examine the novelty, scientific impact, and references used in the paper.

Publication Frequency

The KONSELING EDUKASI: Journal of Guidance and Counseling is published twice a year (Januari and Juli). Each issue number ( issue ) amounts to at least eight (8) article titles.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

Publication Fee

Konseling Edukasi : Journal Guidance and Counseling Journal does not charge APCs, submission charges, or another fee. All processes of article publication are free of charge.

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia. This journal provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of scientific research, theoretical studies, and academic developments in the fields of guidance and counseling, Islamic guidance and counseling, educational counseling, and related disciplines.

This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The publication ethics of Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling are guided by the principles of academic integrity, transparency, fairness, confidentiality, and accountability, with reference to the best practices promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of scientific articles in Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling plays an important role in advancing knowledge and supporting the development of reliable academic scholarship. Published articles reflect the quality of research conducted by authors and the academic institutions with which they are affiliated. Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process must adhere to ethical standards to ensure the credibility and integrity of scholarly communication.

The publisher is committed to maintaining ethical standards throughout the publication process. Editorial decisions are based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and contribution of submitted manuscripts. Advertising, commercial interests, and other external considerations must not improperly influence editorial decisions.

Publication Decisions

The editors of Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's originality, scientific rigor, methodological appropriateness, relevance to the journal's scope, contribution to the field, and recommendations from peer reviewers.

Editors may consult the editorial board and reviewers when making publication decisions. All decisions must comply with applicable legal requirements concerning copyright infringement, plagiarism, defamation, and other relevant matters. Editorial decisions must be made fairly and independently, without discrimination or inappropriate external influence.

Plagiarism Screening

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts are original and free from plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct. All sources, ideas, data, and statements derived from other works must be appropriately acknowledged and cited.

The editorial team conducts plagiarism screening as part of the editorial process. Manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection software and other available sources. Manuscripts containing unacceptable similarities, unattributed quotations, or evidence of plagiarism may be returned to authors for revision or rejected, depending on the severity of the violation.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or other forms of research misconduct.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their academic and scientific merit, without discrimination based on the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic background, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political views.

All manuscripts are considered according to the same editorial standards and publication policies. The journal is committed to promoting fairness, inclusivity, and academic integrity throughout the publication process.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related information. Manuscript details must not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate for the editorial process.

Reviewers must also treat manuscripts and review materials as confidential documents. Unpublished information obtained through the editorial or peer-review process must not be shared or used for personal or professional advantage.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information disclosed in submitted manuscripts for their own research or personal benefit without the author's explicit written consent.

Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, their judgment. Individuals with relevant conflicts of interest must withdraw from the decision-making or review process when necessary to preserve the integrity and impartiality of editorial decisions.

DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in evaluating the quality, originality, validity, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers provide constructive feedback that can help authors improve the clarity, methodological rigor, theoretical foundation, and overall quality of their work.

Reviewers' recommendations support editorial decisions but do not replace the editor's responsibility for making the final decision.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or are unable to complete the review within the designated timeframe should promptly notify the editor and decline the review assignment. This enables the editorial team to appoint an appropriate replacement and maintain an efficient publication process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not disclose, distribute, reproduce, or discuss the manuscript with others unless authorized by the editor.

The contents of a manuscript must not be used for personal research, professional advantage, or any other purpose unrelated to the review process.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively, fairly, and professionally. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on clear academic criteria and provide constructive comments supported by relevant arguments and evidence.

Reviewers should identify both the strengths and limitations of a manuscript and offer recommendations that may help authors improve their work.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Any statement indicating that an idea, observation, argument, or finding has previously been reported should be supported by an appropriate reference.

Reviewers must also notify the editor of any substantial similarity, overlap, or potential plagiarism between the manuscript under consideration and other published works of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional conflicts of interest that could affect the impartiality of their assessment. Reviewers should decline assignments when such conflicts may compromise their objectivity.

Privileged information or ideas obtained during peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal or professional advantage.

Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling undergoes an initial editorial assessment to determine its suitability for the journal's scope, compliance with submission requirements, originality, and basic academic quality.

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are sent for peer review by qualified reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's originality, theoretical foundation, research methodology, validity of findings, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field.

The editor makes the final publication decision based on the reviewers' recommendations and the journal's editorial policies. Possible decisions include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

The journal applies a double-blind peer-review system only if the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process. If another review model is used, the description of this process must be adjusted accordingly.

DUTIES OF AUTHORS

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research must present an accurate, objective, and complete account of their research. The manuscript should describe the research objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions clearly and provide sufficient information to support scholarly evaluation.

Data, analyses, and research findings must be reported honestly. Fabricated, falsified, misleading, or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute serious violations of publication ethics and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works and have not been plagiarized from other sources. Any ideas, statements, data, figures, tables, or other materials obtained from previous publications or other sources must be appropriately cited or acknowledged.

Authors must not submit manuscripts containing plagiarized content, unattributed material, or inappropriate duplication of their own previously published work.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Manuscripts submitted to Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Authors should not publish substantially similar research findings in multiple publications without appropriate justification and transparent disclosure. Any legitimate reuse of previously published material must comply with applicable copyright requirements and publication ethics standards.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge all sources that have contributed to their research and manuscript. References should accurately identify the works cited in the text and follow the journal's prescribed citation style.

Authors must ensure that all cited sources are relevant, reliable, and accurately represented. Misrepresentation of sources or the inclusion of references that do not support the stated claims should be avoided.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the conception or design of the research, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or development of the manuscript.

All individuals who meet the authorship criteria should be included as authors, while individuals who have contributed in other ways should be appropriately acknowledged with their consent.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all eligible co-authors are included, that no ineligible individuals are listed as authors, and that all authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission for publication.

Changes to authorship after submission must be justified and approved by all relevant authors and the editor.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence the research, interpretation of findings, or presentation of results.

All sources of financial support, including research grants and institutional funding, must be acknowledged in the manuscript. If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should explicitly state that there are no conflicts of interest to declare.

Research Ethics and Integrity

Authors conducting research involving human participants must ensure that the research complies with applicable ethical standards and institutional regulations. Where required, authors must obtain approval from an appropriate research ethics committee and provide evidence of such approval when requested by the editor.

Authors must respect participants' rights, privacy, confidentiality, and autonomy. Informed consent must be obtained when required by the nature of the research and applicable ethical guidelines.

For research involving students, children, clients, or other potentially vulnerable participants, authors must take appropriate measures to protect participants from harm, coercion, and unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

Authors must report research methods and findings honestly and must not fabricate, falsify, manipulate, or selectively misrepresent research data.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors who use artificial intelligence tools to support manuscript preparation, language editing, data processing, or other aspects of their work must ensure that their use complies with the journal's applicable policies and ethical standards.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the work. Authors remain fully responsible for the manuscript's content, including the accuracy of references, the validity of claims, the protection of confidential information, and the originality of the submitted work.

Any disclosure of AI use must follow the journal's applicable policy and the requirements communicated by the editor.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting the record.

Depending on the nature and severity of the error, the journal may publish a correction, issue an expression of concern, or retract the article in accordance with applicable publication ethics procedures.

DUTIES OF THE PUBLISHER

The publisher, Islamic Guidance and Counseling Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia, is responsible for supporting the journal's editorial independence and maintaining the integrity of the publication process.

The publisher must ensure that editorial decisions are not improperly influenced by commercial interests, institutional pressure, or personal relationships. The publisher also supports the editors in addressing suspected research misconduct, publication ethics violations, and disputes involving authors, reviewers, or other parties.

When ethical concerns arise, the publisher and editorial team must take appropriate action to investigate the matter fairly and transparently. Necessary corrective measures may include requesting revisions, publishing corrections, issuing expressions of concern, or retracting articles when justified by the evidence.

The publisher is committed to preserving the scholarly record and promoting responsible research and publication practices.

CORRECTIONS AND RETRACTIONS

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.

Corrections may be published when errors are identified that affect the accuracy or interpretation of an article but do not invalidate its overall findings. Retractions may be considered when there is clear evidence of serious research misconduct, plagiarism, unreliable findings, duplicate publication, or other substantial violations of publication ethics.

All correction and retraction decisions must be based on a fair assessment of the available evidence and handled in accordance with established publication ethics principles. Notices of correction or retraction should clearly identify the affected article and explain the reason for the action.

The journal seeks to ensure transparency in correcting the scholarly record while protecting the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.

Authorship Criteria

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling recognizes authorship as an important form of academic responsibility and accountability. Authorship is granted to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript. All authors must take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the published work.

To qualify for authorship, each author must meet the following criteria:

Substantial Contribution: The author has made a significant contribution to the conception or design of the research, the collection of data, the analysis or interpretation of data, or the development of the theoretical framework.

Manuscript Preparation: The author has participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.

Final Approval: The author has reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission or publication.

Accountability: The author agrees to be accountable for their contribution to the work and to assist in ensuring that questions concerning the accuracy or integrity of any part of the research are appropriately investigated and resolved.

All individuals listed as authors must meet these criteria. Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship requirements should be acknowledged appropriately, with their consent.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author serves as the primary contact between the authors and the editorial team of Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling. The corresponding author is responsible for:

Ensuring that all eligible authors are included in the manuscript and that no individuals who do not meet the authorship criteria are listed as authors.

Confirming that all authors have approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission to the journal.

Providing accurate information about author names, affiliations, email addresses, and contributions.

Communicating editorial decisions, revision requests, and publication-related information to all co-authors.

Ensuring that any relevant conflicts of interest, funding sources, and ethical approvals are disclosed appropriately.

Responding to editorial inquiries regarding the research, manuscript, and publication process.

Order of Authorship

The order of authorship should be determined collectively by all authors based on their respective contributions to the research and manuscript. All authors should agree on the final order before submission.

Changes to the author list or authorship order after submission must be justified and approved by all authors involved. Any proposed changes are subject to editorial approval.

Contributions That Do Not Qualify for Authorship

Activities such as providing general supervision, administrative support, funding acquisition alone, proofreading, language editing, or data collection without substantial intellectual contribution do not automatically qualify an individual for authorship.

Individuals who have contributed to the research in these ways may be acknowledged in the acknowledgments section, provided that they have given their consent.

Multiple Authorship and Research Collaboration

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling welcomes manuscripts written by multiple authors and research teams, provided that all listed authors meet the established authorship criteria.

Authors are encouraged to communicate openly about their respective contributions and responsibilities throughout the research and publication process. All authors share responsibility for maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that the manuscript complies with the journal's publication ethics.

Changes in Authorship

Any request to add, remove, or reorder authors after manuscript submission must include a clear justification and written agreement from all authors concerned, including those being added or removed, where applicable.

The editorial team reserves the right to review such requests and may suspend the editorial process until the matter is resolved. Changes to authorship will only be considered when supported by appropriate justification and agreement among the relevant parties.

Authorship Misconduct

Practices such as gift authorship, guest authorship, ghost authorship, and the omission of individuals who meet the authorship criteria are considered violations of responsible authorship practices.

The journal reserves the right to investigate suspected authorship misconduct and take appropriate action in accordance with its publication ethics policies.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Authorship

Artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI systems, cannot be listed as authors of manuscripts submitted to Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling because they cannot assume responsibility or accountability for the published work.

Authors who use AI tools in manuscript preparation must remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and proper citation of the manuscript. Any disclosure of AI use must comply with the journal's applicable policies.

By submitting a manuscript to Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling, all authors confirm that the authorship information provided is accurate, that all listed authors meet the journal's authorship criteria, and that they accept responsibility for their respective contributions to the work.

Types Of Manuscripts

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling publishes scholarly articles based on textual studies, theoretical analyses, and fieldwork research in the field of guidance and counseling. The journal welcomes manuscripts that contribute to the development of knowledge, theories, methods, assessment practices, interventions, and professional services in guidance and counseling from diverse perspectives.

The journal accepts original research articles, literature review articles, theoretical and conceptual articles, and other scholarly manuscripts relevant to its focus and scope, including the following areas:

1. Original Research Articles

Original research articles report empirical findings from quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies. These articles should present a clear research problem, an appropriate theoretical framework, a rigorous methodology, systematic data analysis, and conclusions supported by the research findings.

The journal welcomes empirical studies addressing personal guidance and counseling, social guidance and counseling, academic guidance and counseling, school guidance and counseling, guidance and counseling in higher education, multicultural counseling, counseling for persons with disabilities, career planning, indigenous guidance and counseling, and contemporary issues in educational guidance and counseling.

Research may also address assessment in guidance and counseling, psychological assessment, evaluation and supervision of counseling services, communication techniques, counseling media, behavior analysis and modification, and the management and systems of guidance and counseling.

2. Literature Review Articles

Literature review articles examine and synthesize relevant scholarly publications to develop a comprehensive understanding of a specific issue in guidance and counseling. These articles should critically analyze existing research, identify theoretical and empirical developments, highlight gaps in the literature, and propose directions for future research.

The journal welcomes systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, and other rigorous literature-based studies addressing topics within its focus and scope. Manuscripts should clearly explain the literature search, selection, analysis, and synthesis procedures appropriate to the review method employed.

3. Theoretical and Conceptual Articles

Theoretical and conceptual articles develop, examine, or critically discuss theories, concepts, models, and frameworks relevant to guidance and counseling. These manuscripts should offer a clear scholarly contribution supported by relevant literature and well-developed academic arguments.

Topics may include theories of personal, social, and academic counseling; counseling approaches and communication techniques; multicultural and indigenous counseling perspectives; behavior analysis and modification; psychological assessment; counseling management and systems; and conceptual developments in educational guidance and counseling.

4. Assessment and Instrument Development Articles

These articles focus on the development, adaptation, validation, or evaluation of assessment instruments used in guidance and counseling. Manuscripts may address psychological assessment, counseling needs assessment, academic and career assessment, social-emotional assessment, and other assessment practices relevant to counseling services.

Authors should explain the theoretical foundation of the instrument, development or adaptation procedures, participant characteristics, data analysis methods, and supporting evidence of validity and reliability, as appropriate to the study.

5. Counseling Intervention, Media, and Program Evaluation Articles

These articles examine the development, implementation, or evaluation of counseling interventions, guidance and counseling media, service programs, supervision practices, and counseling management systems.

Relevant topics include individual counseling interventions, social and academic guidance programs, counseling media, communication techniques, behavior modification, career planning interventions, inclusive counseling services for persons with disabilities, and the evaluation and supervision of guidance and counseling programs.

Manuscripts should clearly describe the theoretical basis, development or implementation procedures, evaluation methods, and findings. Claims regarding the effectiveness of an intervention must be supported by appropriate research evidence.

General Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling must meet the following requirements:

Relevance: The manuscript must align with the journal's focus and scope in guidance and counseling.

Originality: The manuscript must represent original scholarly work and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Academic Quality: The manuscript must demonstrate a clear research question or scholarly purpose, appropriate methods or arguments, and a meaningful contribution to the field.

Research Integrity: Research findings, data, and references must be reported accurately and transparently.

Research Ethics: Studies involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical standards and institutional requirements, including appropriate informed consent and participant confidentiality where required.

Referencing: All sources must be acknowledged accurately and consistently according to the journal's prescribed referencing style.

Submission Requirements: The manuscript must comply with the journal's author guidelines and formatting requirements.

All manuscripts are subject to initial editorial screening and peer review in accordance with the journal's editorial policies. The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fall outside the journal's scope, do not meet the required academic standards, or fail to comply with publication ethics and submission requirements.

Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee its acceptance or publication.

Allegations Of Research Misconduct

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling is committed to maintaining academic integrity, research transparency, and ethical standards in all stages of scholarly publication. The journal takes allegations of research misconduct seriously and is committed to handling such allegations fairly, confidentially, and objectively.

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to, fabrication of data, falsification of research findings, plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship practices, manipulation of citations, and other violations of accepted research and publication ethics. Misconduct may occur during the research process, manuscript preparation, peer review, or publication.

Reporting Allegations of Research Misconduct

Authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other parties who have reasonable concerns about potential research misconduct in a manuscript submitted to or published in Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling are encouraged to report their concerns to the editorial team.

Reports should include a clear explanation of the alleged misconduct and, where possible, relevant supporting evidence, such as references, documents, data, or other verifiable information. The journal does not require allegations to be proven by the reporting party before an initial assessment can take place.

All allegations will be considered carefully and assessed according to their nature, seriousness, and the available evidence.

Initial Assessment and Investigation

Upon receiving an allegation of research misconduct, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the concern falls within the journal's responsibility and whether sufficient information is available to proceed.

Where appropriate, the editor may request clarification or additional information from the person reporting the concern. The editor may also contact the authors concerned to seek an explanation or supporting documentation.

If the allegation warrants further investigation, the journal may consult relevant experts, the authors' affiliated institutions, research ethics committees, or other appropriate authorities. Investigations will be conducted impartially, and all parties will be given a fair opportunity to provide relevant information.

The journal will not assume that misconduct has occurred solely because an allegation has been made. Decisions will be based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the matter.

Confidentiality and Protection of Parties

The journal will handle allegations of research misconduct confidentially to the extent possible and consistent with a fair investigation. Information will be shared only with individuals who need it to assess or investigate the allegation.

The identities of individuals reporting concerns will be protected where reasonably possible, subject to applicable legal obligations and the requirements of a fair investigation.

The journal does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All parties involved are expected to cooperate honestly and professionally throughout the process.

Possible Actions and Sanctions

If research misconduct is established or the available evidence demonstrates that corrective action is necessary, the journal may take one or more of the following actions, depending on the nature and severity of the case:

Request clarification, additional data, or supporting documentation from the authors.

Require corrections or revisions to the manuscript.

Reject the manuscript if it has not yet been published.

Publish a correction or an expression of concern for a published article when appropriate.

Retract a published article when serious violations or unreliable findings justify retraction.

Notify the relevant author's affiliated institution, research ethics committee, or other appropriate authority when warranted.

Decline future submissions from individuals responsible for serious or repeated misconduct, where justified by the circumstances and the journal's policies.

Any action taken will be proportionate to the seriousness of the misconduct and based on the available evidence. The journal will seek to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Handling Allegations Involving Editors or Reviewers

If an allegation concerns an editor, reviewer, or another member of the editorial team, the individual concerned will not participate in the assessment or decision-making process relating to that allegation.

The matter will be referred to an appropriate independent editor, editorial board member, or other qualified person to help ensure an impartial assessment.

Appeals and Responses

Authors or other parties directly affected by an editorial decision concerning alleged research misconduct may submit a reasoned response or appeal to the editorial team. Appeals should provide relevant explanations or additional evidence for consideration.

The journal will review appeals objectively and may seek independent advice when necessary. The outcome will be communicated to the relevant parties, subject to confidentiality requirements.

Commitment to Publication Ethics

Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling, published by the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia, is committed to addressing research misconduct in accordance with established publication ethics principles and applicable institutional requirements.

The journal aims to ensure that all allegations are handled responsibly, that authors and other parties are treated fairly, and that the scholarly record remains accurate, transparent, and trustworthy.

Post-Publication Discussion

Jurnal Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling welcomes post-publication discussions, scholarly comments, and critical responses to articles previously published in the journal. This platform aims to encourage academic dialogue, strengthen scientific discourse, and promote the continuous development of knowledge and professional practice in guidance and counseling.

Discussions may address theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, empirical findings, practical implications, and emerging issues related to personal guidance and counseling, social guidance and counseling, academic and school counseling, guidance and counseling in higher education, counseling assessment, multicultural counseling, evaluation and supervision, counseling communication techniques, counseling media, behavior analysis and modification, psychological assessment, counseling management and systems, counseling for individuals with disabilities, career guidance and planning, indigenous guidance and counseling, and contemporary issues in educational guidance and counseling.

Submissions should present constructive, evidence-based, and academically grounded arguments. Authors are expected to maintain scholarly integrity, use appropriate references, respect differing perspectives, and ensure that their comments contribute meaningfully to the advancement of guidance and counseling scholarship and practice.

All submissions are subject to editorial assessment to determine their relevance, academic quality, and suitability for publication. The journal reserves the right to request revisions or decline submissions that do not meet its academic and ethical standards.

Corrections and Retractions

Jurnal Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal follows established publication ethics principles in handling corrections, retractions, and other post-publication concerns.

1. Corrections

Corrections may be issued when errors are identified in a published article that affect the accuracy or clarity of the publication but do not invalidate its main findings or conclusions. Such errors may include inaccuracies in data presentation, author information, references, figures, tables, or other relevant content.

Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, or other parties with relevant evidence. The editorial team will evaluate each request and determine the appropriate action. Approved corrections will be published transparently and linked to the original article to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

2. Retractions

A retraction may be considered when a published article is found to contain serious problems that undermine the reliability or integrity of its findings. Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to:

Plagiarism or substantial unattributed duplication.

Fabrication or falsification of data or research findings.

Serious methodological errors that invalidate the main conclusions.

Redundant publication or substantial overlap with previously published work without appropriate disclosure.

Research or publication misconduct that compromises the integrity of the article.

Significant ethical violations, including research conducted without required ethical approval or appropriate informed consent, where applicable.

Retraction decisions will be made by the editorial team following a fair and evidence-based assessment. Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised. However, the journal may proceed with appropriate action when sufficient evidence is available, even if an author does not respond.

3. Retraction Procedure

When a potential issue is identified, the journal will assess the available evidence and may contact the authors, their affiliated institutions, or other relevant parties when necessary. The journal will determine whether a correction, retraction, expression of concern, or another editorial action is appropriate.

If a retraction is approved, the journal will publish a clear retraction notice explaining the reasons for the decision. The notice will be linked to the original article, and the original publication will remain accessible where possible, clearly marked as retracted to preserve the transparency of the scholarly record.

4. Editorial Responsibility and Transparency

The editorial team is responsible for handling correction and retraction cases objectively, consistently, and confidentially during the investigation. All decisions will be based on verifiable evidence and established publication ethics principles, without discrimination or undue influence.

Jurnal Konseling Edukasi: Journal of Guidance and Counseling aims to ensure that all published research remains trustworthy and that any necessary post-publication action is communicated transparently to readers and the academic community.

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