Correction and Retraction

 

1. Introduction

JISA (Jurnal Informatika dan Sains) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that errors or concerns may occasionally be identified after an article has been published. JISA addresses such matters responsibly and transparently to ensure that the published literature remains reliable and that readers are informed of significant changes to published content.

This policy applies to articles published in JISA and describes the circumstances and procedures under which corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions may be considered.

2. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article and the error requires a formal notice to maintain the accuracy or clarity of the scholarly record.

Corrections may be considered for errors such as incorrect author information, affiliations, acknowledgments, references, typographical errors affecting interpretation, or other factual or editorial inaccuracies that do not invalidate the main findings or conclusions of the article.

Authors who identify an error in their published work should contact the JISA editorial office and provide a clear description of the error, the affected sections, and the proposed correction. Readers or other parties may also report errors to the editorial office.

The editorial team will assess the nature and significance of the error and determine whether a correction notice is appropriate. When a correction is published, the notice should identify the affected article, explain the correction, and be linked to the original publication. The original article may be updated where appropriate, with the correction documented transparently.

3. Expressions of Concern

JISA may publish an expression of concern when credible information raises significant questions about the reliability or integrity of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a final conclusion.

An expression of concern may be considered while the journal assesses the issue, seeks clarification from the authors, consults independent experts, or awaits the outcome of an investigation by a relevant institution or research organization.

The notice will identify the article concerned and explain the nature of the concern to the extent possible without compromising confidentiality, fairness, or an ongoing investigation. Where the matter is resolved, JISA may publish a further notice or take other appropriate editorial action.

4. Retractions

Retraction may be considered when the reliability or integrity of a published article is seriously compromised. Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to:

  • Confirmed fabrication or falsification of research data or results.

  • Plagiarism that substantially compromises the originality or integrity of the article.

  • Serious methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the principal findings or conclusions.

  • Unethical research practices or violations of applicable research ethics requirements that materially affect the validity or integrity of the publication.

  • Duplicate or redundant publication that significantly misrepresents the originality of the work.

  • Proven manipulation of the peer-review or publication process.

  • Other substantiated circumstances that make the article's findings or scholarly record unreliable.

Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record, not to punish authors. The journal will assess each case individually and consider the available evidence before deciding whether retraction is warranted.

5. Procedure for Corrections and Retractions

When a possible need for correction, an expression of concern, or retraction is identified, JISA will assess the information and determine the appropriate course of action.

The procedure may include:

  1. Receiving a report from an author, reader, reviewer, editor, institution, or other relevant party.

  2. Conducting an initial assessment of the reported concern and the available supporting evidence.

  3. Requesting clarification or relevant documentation from the authors or other parties, where appropriate.

  4. Consulting independent experts, the editorial board, or the relevant institution when additional assessment is necessary.

  5. Evaluating the findings and determining whether a correction, expression of concern, retraction, or no further action is appropriate.

  6. Publishing an appropriate notice when an editorial action is taken and linking it to the affected article.

The scope of the assessment will depend on the nature and seriousness of the issue. The journal will seek to handle cases fairly, confidentially, and consistently with its publication ethics policies.

6. Editorial Decisions and Author Responses

The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial team or independent experts when necessary, is responsible for determining the appropriate editorial action.

Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to concerns relevant to their work, where appropriate and practicable. However, an author's agreement is not a prerequisite for a retraction if the available evidence supports that action.

Where authors disagree with an editorial decision, they may submit a reasoned response or appeal through the journal's official contact channel. Any appeal will be considered in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures and relevant publication ethics principles.

7. Publication and Visibility of Notices

Correction notices, expressions of concern, and retraction notices should be clearly identified and linked to the affected article. Notices should explain the reason for the action sufficiently to inform readers while respecting applicable confidentiality, privacy, and legal considerations.

Where appropriate and technically possible, the original article will remain accessible with a clear indication of its corrected or retracted status. Retraction notices should not obscure the fact that the article was previously published.

JISA aims to ensure that editorial actions are communicated transparently so that readers, authors, indexing services, and other relevant parties can identify changes to the scholarly record.

8. Relationship with Publication Ethics

This policy should be read together with JISA's Publication Ethics, Allegations of Research Misconduct, Plagiarism Policy, Peer Review Process, and AI Policy.

All concerns are assessed according to the available evidence, the nature of the issue, and the journal's responsibility to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record. JISA is committed to handling corrections and retractions fairly, transparently, and responsibly.