Post-Publication Discussion
Dewa Ruci: Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Seni recognizes that scholarly discussion continues after publication. The journal welcomes constructive academic commentary, critical discussion, and evidence-based responses concerning articles published in the journal to support scholarly dialogue and maintain the integrity of the academic record, particularly in the fields of art studies, artistic creation, performance, and related disciplines.
Letters to the Editor
Readers and scholars may submit Letters to the Editor addressing articles previously published in Dewa Ruci: Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Seni. Submissions may present critical analysis, alternative interpretations, methodological concerns, or findings that contribute to further discussion of the published research or creative work. Letters must be scholarly, respectful, evidence-based, and relevant to the article being discussed. Personal attacks, defamatory statements, and unsupported allegations are not acceptable. The journal encourages submissions within 12 months of the original article's publication, although submissions outside this period may be considered when they raise significant scholarly or ethical concerns.
Letters to the Editor should be submitted by email to journaldewaruci@gmail.com, with the subject line Letter to the Editor – [Title of Published Article]. The submission should identify the article being discussed and include the author's name, institutional affiliation, and contact information.
Right of Reply
When a Letter to the Editor is considered suitable for publication, the Editor-in-Chief may invite the original author(s) to submit a formal response. Both the letter and the response will be evaluated by the editorial team and, where necessary, independent reviewers to ensure academic rigor, fairness, and relevance. If accepted, the letter and the author's response may be published together or in separate issues, depending on editorial scheduling and the nature of the discussion. The journal aims to provide a fair opportunity for authors to respond to substantive criticism of their work. Correspondence regarding responses to published letters should be directed to journaldewaruci@gmail.com.
Post-Publication Corrections and Retractions
If a post-publication discussion or subsequent investigation identifies factual errors, methodological inaccuracies, ethical concerns, or other issues affecting the reliability of a published article, Dewa Ruci: Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Seni will assess the concerns and take appropriate action in accordance with publication ethics principles and relevant Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance. Readers who identify potential errors or ethical concerns in published articles are encouraged to notify the editorial team at journaldewaruci@gmail.com, providing the article title, relevant details, and supporting evidence where available. Depending on the nature and severity of the issue, editorial action may include publishing a correction, an erratum, an expression of concern, or a retraction. Such actions will be taken transparently to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record and in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.
Editorial Assessment
All post-publication submissions are subject to editorial assessment. The journal reserves the right to decline submissions that fall outside its scope, lack sufficient scholarly merit, contain unsupported allegations, or fail to meet its editorial and ethical standards. All correspondence will be reviewed by the editorial team, and appropriate confidentiality will be maintained throughout the assessment process. The journal will handle concerns impartially and provide relevant parties with a fair opportunity to respond when appropriate.