Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and Retractions

1. Introduction:

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. This policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for handling corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions in cases where errors, inaccuracies, or ethical issues arise in published articles.

2. Corrections:

2.1. Authors are encouraged to promptly notify the editorial office of any significant errors or inaccuracies discovered in their published articles. Corrections will be considered if the errors affect the scientific accuracy or credibility of the work.

2.2. Corrections may include updates to text, figures, tables, or supplementary materials. Minor typographical errors or inconsequential changes may be addressed through an erratum note.

2.3. Corrections will be reviewed and approved by the editorial team, and a notice of correction will be published, clearly indicating the changes made to the original article.

3. Expressions of Concern:

3.1. An expression of concern may be issued when there is uncertainty or suspicion about the validity or integrity of published research, but there is insufficient evidence to warrant a retraction.

3.2. Expressions of concern will be published if the editorial team believes that further investigation is required to resolve the concerns raised.

3.3. Authors, readers, and the scientific community will be informed about the nature of the concern and any ongoing investigations.

4. Retractions:

4.1. A retraction will be considered when an article contains significant errors, ethical breaches, or is found to be unreliable, misleading, or fraudulent.

4.2. Retractions may also be initiated if there is evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, or other serious ethical violations.

4.3. Authors will be given the opportunity to respond to allegations and provide explanations before a retraction decision is made.

4.4. Retractions will be issued publicly, clearly identifying the retracted article, the reasons for retraction, and any necessary corrections to the scientific record.

5. Procedures for Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and Retractions:

5.1. The editorial team will assess all requests for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions on a case-by-case basis.

5.2. Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions will be evaluated by an independent committee, if necessary, to ensure objectivity and fairness.

5.3. The editorial team will work closely with authors, reviewers, and relevant experts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of decisions related to corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions.

6. Transparency and Communication:

6.1. Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions will be clearly labelled and prominently linked to the original articles.

6.2. Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) will promptly inform readers, authors, and the wider scientific community about any corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions through online notices and alerts.

6.3. The journal will maintain open lines of communication with authors, reviewers, and readers throughout the process of handling corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions.

7. Educational Approach:

7.1. Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) is committed to educating authors and researchers about best practices in research integrity and ethical publishing to prevent errors, ethical breaches, and other issues.

7.2. The journal will provide resources, workshops, and guidelines to help authors and researchers understand the importance of rigorous research and responsible publishing.

8. Conclusion:

Indonesian Journal of Islamization Studies (INJAS) acknowledges its responsibility to maintain the integrity of the scientific record and ensure the highest standards of transparency and ethical conduct. This Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and Retractions Policy outlines our commitment to promptly addressing errors, concerns, or ethical violations to uphold the credibility and reliability of the research published in our journal.