Correction and Retraction

Correction and Retraction Policy

1. Policy Statement

Jurnal Borneo Humaniora is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that errors or ethical concerns may occasionally be identified before or after publication. When such issues arise, the editorial team will take appropriate action to correct the published record and inform readers.

This policy applies to articles published in Jurnal Borneo Humaniora and covers corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, and other appropriate editorial actions. The journal follows established publication ethics principles, including the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Corrections to Published Articles

A correction may be published when an error in a published article affects the accuracy, clarity, attribution, or interpretation of the work but does not invalidate the overall reliability of its findings and conclusions.

Corrections may be considered for issues including, but not limited to:

Errors in author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, or other publication metadata.
Typographical, editorial, or production errors that affect the meaning or readability of the article.
Errors in tables, figures, references, data presentation, or descriptions of methods.
Minor errors in calculations or interpretation that can be corrected without undermining the main conclusions.
Omission or inaccuracy in information that requires clarification to maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record.

The editorial team will assess the significance of the error and determine whether a formal correction notice is necessary. Minor typographical or formatting errors that do not affect the meaning of the article may be corrected without a separate notice, where appropriate and consistent with publication standards.

A correction notice will identify the original article, describe the error, explain the correction, and provide a link to the published article. The correction will be made available to readers and linked to the relevant article whenever technically possible.

3. Retraction of Published Articles

Retraction is an editorial action taken when a published article contains serious problems that make its findings, data, or conclusions unreliable, or when significant violations of publication ethics compromise the integrity of the scholarly record.

A retraction may be considered in circumstances including, but not limited to:

Clear evidence that the findings are unreliable because of major errors, data fabrication, data falsification, or serious methodological problems.
Plagiarism or substantial unattributed use of another person's work.
Duplicate or redundant publication without appropriate disclosure, authorization, or justification.
Unauthorized use of data, images, or other material, or serious copyright violations.
Research conducted in violation of applicable ethical requirements.
Manipulation or serious compromise of the peer-review or publication process.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the interpretation or credibility of the research.
Other serious research or publication misconduct that undermines confidence in the article.

Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record and alert readers to unreliable publications. It is not intended primarily as a punishment for authors.

A retraction will not be issued solely because subsequent research disagrees with an article's conclusions, or because an author requests withdrawal after publication without a sufficient justification. Each case will be evaluated on its evidence and circumstances.

4. Reporting and Investigation

Concerns about a published article may be raised by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, institutions, or other parties with relevant information.

Anyone reporting a concern should provide sufficient information to identify the article and explain the suspected error or ethical issue. Supporting documentation or evidence should be provided where available.

Upon receiving a concern, the editorial team will:

Conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the concern is credible and relevant to the integrity of the published article.
Examine the article, supporting information, and available evidence.
Contact the corresponding author or other relevant parties for clarification when appropriate.
Seek additional expert advice or contact the relevant institution when necessary.
Evaluate the evidence fairly and impartially before determining the appropriate editorial action.

Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to concerns relating to their work. However, the journal may take appropriate steps to protect the scholarly record when immediate action is necessary to alert readers to a serious potential problem.

All investigations will be conducted with due regard for confidentiality, fairness, and the rights of the parties involved.

5. Editorial Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial team and relevant experts where appropriate, is responsible for deciding whether a correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other editorial action is warranted.

Editorial decisions will be based on the available evidence, the seriousness of the issue, its effect on the reliability of the article, and applicable publication ethics standards.

The journal will seek clarification from authors and, where necessary, relevant institutions. If the available evidence remains inconclusive while a serious concern persists, the journal may publish an expression of concern to inform readers while further investigation is undertaken.

The absence of a response from an author will not automatically establish misconduct, but the journal may proceed with its assessment using the available evidence.

6. Retraction Notice and Article Status

When an article is retracted, Jurnal Borneo Humaniora will publish a clearly identified retraction notice that:

Identifies the original article by title, author names, and available bibliographic information.
States that the article has been retracted.
Explains the reason for retraction in clear, objective, and factual language.
Identifies the party or parties issuing the retraction, where appropriate.
Links to the original article and is linked from the article's online record whenever technically possible.

Retraction notices will be made freely accessible to readers. The journal will publish them as promptly as reasonably possible after reaching a sufficiently supported decision.

The original article will generally remain accessible to preserve the scholarly record, but its retracted status must be clearly indicated in the online article record and, where technically feasible, in the article file itself. Removal of the full article will be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as serious legal, privacy, or safety concerns.

7. Expression of Concern

An expression of concern may be issued when credible concerns exist about the reliability or ethical status of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a final decision.

This may occur when an investigation is ongoing, essential information is unavailable, or a relevant institution has not yet completed its assessment.

An expression of concern will identify the article and describe the nature of the unresolved issue in an objective manner, to the extent permitted by confidentiality and applicable legal requirements. Where appropriate, it will be linked to the original article and followed by a correction, retraction, or other update when further information becomes available.

8. Author-Initiated Requests

Authors who identify a significant error in their published article should promptly notify the editorial office and provide a clear explanation of the issue, its implications, and the proposed corrective action.

Requests for correction or retraction will be evaluated by the editorial team. A request by an author does not automatically result in correction or retraction; the decision will depend on the nature of the problem and its implications for the scholarly record.

Authors should not attempt to remove or replace a published article independently of the journal's formal editorial procedures.

9. Transparency and Record Keeping

Jurnal Borneo Humaniora will maintain appropriate records of reported concerns, investigations, editorial decisions, and published notices in accordance with applicable confidentiality and record-management requirements.

Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern will be clearly distinguished from one another and linked to the relevant article whenever possible. The journal will also seek to communicate significant changes to relevant indexing and abstracting services when applicable and technically feasible.

The editorial team will handle all cases objectively and without undue influence from authors, institutions, commercial interests, or other external parties.

10. Policy Review

This policy may be reviewed periodically to reflect developments in publication ethics, scholarly communication, and digital publishing standards.

For questions or concerns regarding corrections or retractions, readers and authors may contact the editorial office of Jurnal Borneo Humaniora through the journal's official website.