Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of Concern Policy

KAJIAN: Journal of Accounting, Management, and Islamic Banking is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal follows recognized publication ethics principles, including the guidelines and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), in handling corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.

This policy applies to all articles published by KAJIAN and provides procedures for correcting or withdrawing published content when errors, misconduct, or other circumstances may affect the reliability of the scholarly record.

1. Corrections Policy

KAJIAN may publish a correction when an error in a published article affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of the article but does not invalidate the main findings or conclusions.

Corrections may be issued for, among others:

  • Errors in the text, tables, figures, or metadata;

  • Incorrect author names, affiliations, or other bibliographic information;

  • Typographical or factual errors that may cause misunderstanding;

  • Errors that do not substantially affect the validity of the research findings or conclusions.

A correction may be initiated by the authors, editors, readers, or other relevant parties. All correction requests will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and, when necessary, consulted with reviewers or members of the Editorial Board.

When a correction is approved:

  1. The original article will remain accessible;

  2. A clearly identified correction notice will be published;

  3. The correction notice will describe the nature of the error and the corresponding amendment;

  4. The relationship between the correction and the original article will be clearly indicated;

  5. The article's bibliographic and DOI information will remain linked to the correction notice.

Minor typographical or formatting errors that do not affect the meaning or interpretation of the article may be corrected without issuing a formal correction notice.

2. Retraction Policy

Retraction may be considered when a published article is found to contain serious problems that substantially undermine the reliability, integrity, or validity of the scholarly record.

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

  • Substantial errors in data, analysis, or methodology that invalidate the findings;

  • Fabrication or falsification of data;

  • Plagiarism or significant unattributed use of another person's work;

  • Duplicate or redundant publication;

  • Serious authorship or contribution-related misconduct;

  • Unethical research practices or lack of required ethical approval;

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the research;

  • Manipulation of the peer-review or publication process;

  • Other forms of serious research or publication misconduct.

A retraction may be initiated by the authors, editors, reviewers, readers, institutions, or other credible sources of information.

Before making a retraction decision, the journal will assess the available evidence and, where appropriate, provide the authors with an opportunity to respond. The journal may also communicate with the relevant institution or research organization when the matter requires further investigation.

When an article is retracted:

  1. The original article will remain available where technically and ethically appropriate;

  2. The article will be clearly marked as RETRACTED;

  3. A separate retraction notice will be published;

  4. The reason and basis for the retraction will be stated clearly;

  5. The retraction notice will be linked to the original article;

  6. The article's DOI and bibliographic record will remain part of the scholarly record;

  7. Retraction will not normally be used to remove an article solely because its findings are inconvenient, controversial, or no longer favored.

A retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record and does not necessarily imply misconduct by every author of the article.

3. Expressions of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be published when the journal has substantial concerns about the integrity, reliability, or ethical aspects of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to justify an immediate correction or retraction.

An Expression of Concern may be considered when:

  • Allegations of research or publication misconduct are being investigated;

  • The investigation by an institution or other responsible authority is incomplete or inconclusive;

  • Important evidence is unavailable or cannot yet be independently verified;

  • There are serious concerns about the reliability of the published findings;

  • The journal requires additional information before making a final editorial decision.

An Expression of Concern is not a retraction and does not constitute a final finding of misconduct.

When necessary, the journal will publish an Expression of Concern as a separate notice linked to the affected article. The notice will explain the nature of the concern and, where appropriate, will be updated when the investigation reaches a final conclusion.

4. Editorial Assessment and Decision-Making

All requests concerning corrections, retractions, or Expressions of Concern will be assessed by the Editor-in-Chief in accordance with the principles of publication ethics and procedural fairness.

The editorial team may:

  • Review the published article and associated editorial records;

  • Request clarification or supporting evidence from the authors;

  • Consult reviewers, Editorial Board members, or independent experts;

  • Contact the authors' affiliated institutions or relevant authorities when appropriate;

  • Request additional information concerning research data, ethics approval, authorship, or publication history.

Editorial decisions will be based on the available evidence and will aim to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to cooperate fully with investigations concerning their published articles.

Authors should promptly notify the journal if they discover a significant error in their published work. Authors may be asked to provide supporting information, original data, ethical approval documentation, or other evidence necessary to evaluate a concern.

Authors may also propose corrections or request retraction when justified by substantial errors or other circumstances affecting the integrity of the article.

6. Reader and Third-Party Concerns

Readers, reviewers, researchers, and other parties may report suspected errors, plagiarism, research misconduct, duplicate publication, unethical research, or other concerns regarding articles published by KAJIAN.

Reports should provide sufficient information and, where possible, supporting evidence that allows the editorial team to evaluate the concern.

The journal will assess credible concerns objectively and confidentially and will take appropriate action when the evidence supports correction, retraction, or publication of an Expression of Concern.

7. Post-Publication Changes

KAJIAN recognizes that maintaining the scholarly record may require changes after publication. Post-publication changes will be made transparently and will preserve the original publication history whenever possible.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern will be clearly identified and linked to the affected article to ensure that readers can understand the status and history of the publication.

8. Relationship with Publication Ethics

This policy forms part of the journal's overall Publication Ethics framework. The procedures described here complement the journal's Publication Ethics statement and are intended to provide a more detailed mechanism for addressing post-publication errors, ethical concerns, and unreliable research.

KAJIAN follows applicable COPE guidance and recommendations when determining the appropriate editorial response to suspected publication or research misconduct.

9. Transparency and Preservation of the Scholarly Record

The journal is committed to maintaining a transparent and trustworthy scholarly record. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern will be documented and linked to the relevant publication so that readers can clearly identify the current status of an article.

The journal will not ordinarily delete a published article solely because a correction or retraction has been issued. Any exceptional removal of published content will be considered only when required by legal, ethical, or other compelling circumstances.

Policy approved by:
Editor-in-Chief, KAJIAN: Journal of Accounting, Management, and Islamic Banking

Publisher:
Yayasan Yetti Afrida Center