Retraction, Correction And Withdrawal

Jurnal Jaring SainTek (JJST) is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal follows the principles of publication ethics and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling corrections, retractions, withdrawals, and other editorial actions. These procedures are implemented transparently, fairly, and consistently to uphold academic integrity and public trust in scientific publications.

1. Corrections

Corrections are issued when errors are identified in a published article that require amendment but do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the research.

  • Corrigendum: Issued when the error originates from the author(s).

  • Erratum: Issued when the error is introduced during the journal's editorial or production process.

All corrections must be reviewed and approved by the Editor-in-Chief or the authorized editor. Author approval will be obtained where appropriate.

A correction notice will be published separately, linked to the original article, and made clearly identifiable on the journal website. The original article will remain accessible, with an appropriate link to the correction notice.

2. Editor's Notes

An Editor's Note may be published when the editorial team needs to inform readers about a matter concerning a published article that requires clarification but does not necessarily compromise the validity of its findings.

Such circumstances may include:

  • Clarification of a concern regarding the editorial or peer-review process.

  • Notification that a complaint or concern has been investigated and resolved.

  • An unresolved authorship dispute for which there is insufficient evidence of research misconduct.

  • Other editorial matters that require transparent communication with readers.

The decision to issue an Editor's Note rests with the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor following an appropriate assessment.

3. Expression of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when serious questions arise regarding the reliability, integrity, or ethical compliance of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to justify an immediate correction or retraction.

This action may be taken when:

  • An investigation into suspected research misconduct or publication ethics violations is ongoing.

  • The investigation is expected to take considerable time.

  • Available evidence raises substantial concerns that readers should be informed about while the matter is being investigated.

Once the investigation is concluded, the Editor-in-Chief will determine whether the Expression of Concern should be followed by a correction, retraction, Editor's Note, or no further action, as appropriate.

4. Article Withdrawal

Article withdrawal applies primarily to manuscripts that have been accepted and published online as Articles in Press but have not yet been formally published in a final issue.

Withdrawal may be considered in exceptional circumstances, including:

  • The article was posted prematurely or in error.

  • The article substantially duplicates another publication.

  • Serious ethical or legal concerns require withdrawal before final publication.

The decision to withdraw an article will be made by the Editor-in-Chief after reviewing the circumstances and, where necessary, consulting the relevant parties.

When an article is withdrawn, the journal will provide a withdrawal notice explaining the reason for the action. The process will be conducted transparently and in accordance with applicable publication ethics guidance.

5. Article Retraction

A retraction may be issued when a published article is found to contain serious errors, unreliable findings, or ethical violations that undermine the validity or integrity of the publication.

Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to:

  • Evidence of data fabrication, data falsification, or inappropriate image manipulation.

  • Plagiarism or substantial redundant publication.

  • Unauthorized publication or serious copyright infringement.

  • Unethical research involving human participants, animals, or other research subjects.

  • Manipulation of the peer-review process.

  • Serious authorship misconduct.

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially compromise the integrity of the research.

  • Other serious violations of research or publication ethics.

Retraction Procedure

When retraction is considered necessary, the journal will:

  1. Assess the available evidence and provide the author(s) with an opportunity to respond, where appropriate.

  2. Consult the Editor-in-Chief, relevant editorial board members, and independent experts or institutional representatives when necessary.

  3. Publish a clearly identifiable retraction notice titled "Retraction: [Article Title]", explaining the reason for the retraction.

  4. Link the retraction notice to the original article and ensure that the retracted status is clearly indicated.

  5. Preserve the original article as part of the scholarly record, with a prominent retraction notice or watermark, unless exceptional legal circumstances require otherwise.

A retraction does not automatically imply that all authors were responsible for the issues identified. The notice will accurately describe the reasons for the retraction and the extent of the concerns established by the investigation.

6. Article Removal for Legal Reasons

In exceptional circumstances, the journal may remove an article from public access when continued availability would create a serious legal or public-interest risk.

Such circumstances may include:

  • The article contains defamatory material or infringes legally protected rights.

  • A valid court order or other binding legal requirement mandates removal.

  • The article presents a serious public health or safety risk that cannot be adequately addressed through a correction or retraction notice.

Where removal is necessary, the journal will retain the article's bibliographic metadata and display a notice explaining that the article has been removed for legal reasons, to the extent permitted by law.

Article removal will be considered only after an appropriate legal and editorial assessment.

7. Article Replacement

In rare circumstances, an article containing information that poses a serious health or safety risk may be eligible for replacement with a corrected version, provided that replacement is appropriate under applicable publication ethics guidance.

The decision will be made by the Editor-in-Chief after consultation with the authors and relevant experts, where necessary.

The original article's publication history will be preserved through a retraction notice or other appropriate editorial notice linking to the corrected version. The reason for the replacement and the relationship between the original and corrected versions will be clearly explained.

8. Notification of Errors and Ethical Concerns

Authors who discover significant errors in their published articles must notify the Editor-in-Chief or the editorial team of Jurnal Jaring SainTek as soon as possible.

Readers, reviewers, and other concerned parties may also report suspected errors, research misconduct, or publication ethics violations by contacting the journal.

Upon receiving a report, the editorial team will:

  1. Conduct a preliminary assessment of the information and available evidence.

  2. Contact the relevant author(s) and request clarification or supporting documentation when necessary.

  3. Consult independent experts or the authors' affiliated institutions if further investigation is required.

  4. Determine the appropriate editorial action, which may include a correction, Editor's Note, Expression of Concern, retraction, or no action, depending on the findings.

All allegations will be assessed fairly and confidentially, with due consideration for the rights of all parties involved. Editorial decisions will be based on evidence rather than the identity, institutional affiliation, or personal interests of the parties concerned.

9. Editorial Responsibility and Commitment to Publication Integrity

All decisions concerning corrections, retractions, withdrawals, article removal, and replacement are the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor, in consultation with the Editorial Board and relevant experts when necessary.

Where appropriate, the journal may consult the authors' affiliated institutions, the relevant research ethics committee, or other competent authorities.

Jurnal Jaring SainTek is committed to applying the principles of fairness, transparency, accountability, and proportionality in all editorial actions. The journal will follow applicable COPE guidance and relevant publication ethics recommendations to protect the reliability of the scholarly record and maintain the trust of authors, reviewers, readers, and the wider research community.