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CORRECTION AND RETRACTION
This policy explains how Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi, abbreviated as INSOLOGI and published by Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia, amends articles that have been published. The policy separates corrections, which apply to articles that remain substantially reliable, from retractions, which apply to articles that readers can no longer rely on. While a serious problem is being examined, the journal may also issue an expression of concern.
A request from authors to remove a published article is assessed under this policy. Such a request is not granted automatically.
Correction and Retraction
Summary of Actions
| Action | When it is used | What readers see |
|---|---|---|
| Correction | The article is substantially reliable, but it contains an error that needs to be repaired. | A dated correction notice that is linked to the original article. |
| Expression of concern | A serious concern exists, and the investigation is not yet resolved. | A dated notice that is linked to the article. |
| Retraction | The article can no longer be relied on because of a serious error or misconduct. | A dated retraction notice and a clear warning about the status of the article. |
Part A. Corrections
A1. When a Correction Is Appropriate
A correction is appropriate for the following types of errors.
| No. | Type of error |
|---|---|
| 1 | Errors in data, tables, figures, equations, or supplementary files, for example datasets, code, or research instruments. |
| 2 | Incorrect names of authors or incorrect affiliations. |
| 3 | Missing or incorrect statements on funding, competing interests, or acknowledgments. |
| 4 | Errors in references or in the attribution of sources. |
Please note: A correction must not be used to hide findings that are fundamentally unreliable. If a change would significantly alter the conclusions of an article, the journal first decides whether a correction is sufficient or whether another action is needed.
Changes to the list of authors follow the policy on Authorship and Contributorship.
A2. Requesting and Assessing a Correction
Authors and readers may request a correction by sending an email to the editorial office at jurnal.insologi@gmail.com. The request should contain the following information.
| Item | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Article | The DOI of the article. |
| Affected passage | The passage, table, figure, or file in which the error appears. |
| Proposed change | The change that is proposed. |
| Reason | The reason why the change is needed. |
Authors who find a significant error in their own published work should notify the journal promptly. The responsible editor assesses the impact of the error and may ask the authors to respond or may seek independent advice. If the assessment raises wider concerns about integrity, the case moves to the policy on Allegations of Misconduct. The journal seeks the agreement of the authors, but it may make a necessary correction without it.
A3. Correction Notice
A correction notice identifies the article, describes the error and how it was repaired, and explains any effect on the interpretation of the article. It may be called a corrigendum or an erratum.
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Dated and labeled | The notice carries a date and is clearly labeled as a correction. |
| Freely accessible and linked | The notice is freely accessible and is linked to the original article. |
| Substantive changes | Substantive changes are always disclosed and are never made silently. |
| Minor changes | A minor typographical or technical fix may be recorded instead as a version note or an administrative update. |
| Privacy | Changes of names protect the privacy of the author, and notices avoid unnecessary personal details. |
A4. Implementation
When the file of the article changes, the corrected version is published together with the notice. The change is logged, so that readers can see what was changed and when. The DOI of the article remains the same. The journal updates the metadata of the article where needed and informs the services that index it.
Part B. Retractions
B1. Grounds for Consideration
The journal considers a retraction in the following circumstances.
| No. | Ground |
|---|---|
| 1 | The findings are unreliable because of a major error, fabrication, falsification, or an inappropriate analysis. |
| 2 | Substantial plagiarism or undisclosed redundant publication. |
| 3 | A serious problem with the right of the authors to publish the work. |
| 4 | A serious ethical failure, for example research that was carried out without the required permission or without the consent of participants. |
| 5 | A compromised assessment process. |
| 6 | An undisclosed major competing interest. |
Please note: An honest error can justify a retraction if it undermines the findings. Proof of an intention to mislead is not always required.
B2. Decision Safeguards
An authorized editor who has no conflict of interest makes the decision, and the publisher implements it. The evidence and the responses of the authors are reviewed under the policy on Allegations of Misconduct. The authors can normally respond, but their agreement is not required, and the protection of readers will not be delayed indefinitely.
The following situations do not normally justify a retraction.
| No. | Situation |
|---|---|
| 1 | An allegation that is not supported by evidence. |
| 2 | An authorship dispute on its own. |
| 3 | A problem that can be repaired by a correction. |
B3. Retraction Notice
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Identification | The notice identifies the article and its DOI, and it names the party that issues the retraction. |
| Reasons | The notice gives reasons that are based on evidence, and it separates what has been established from what remains unresolved. |
| Wording | The wording is factual and proportionate. It does not blame a whole group of persons without evidence. |
| Status | The notice is dated, freely accessible, clearly labeled as a retraction, and permanently linked to the article. |
B4. Handling of the Published Record
A retracted article normally stays online with a clear warning about its status and a link to the retraction notice. It is not deleted.
An exception is possible for legal reasons, or when there is a serious risk to the privacy or the safety of participants, including minors. In such a case the full text may be removed, and a notice explains the removal. A retraction does not withdraw the rights of readers that were already granted under the terms of Licensing.
Part C. Expressions of Concern
An expression of concern alerts readers to a serious concern while an investigation is not yet resolved, or when the evidence suggests a serious problem that is not yet conclusive. The notice is dated, freely accessible, and linked to the article. When the matter is resolved, the expression of concern is replaced or followed by a correction, a retraction, or a statement that the concern has been resolved. Expressions of concern are handled under the policy on Allegations of Misconduct.
Corrections and Retractions Enquiries
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions about corrections and retractions | Editorial office of INSOLOGI: jurnal.insologi@gmail.com |
| Policies to read together with this page | Publication Ethics, Plagiarism and Research Integrity Policy, Conflicts of Interest, and Post Publication Discussion. |
