Correction and Retraction Policy

Correction and Retraction Policy

  1. Purpose

Jurnal Maneksi (Management Ekonomi dan Akuntansi) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that errors or concerns may occasionally be identified after an article has been published. This policy establishes the procedures for correcting published articles, issuing expressions of concern, and retracting articles when necessary.

All decisions concerning corrections and retractions will be made carefully, fairly, and in accordance with accepted principles of publication ethics.

  1. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article and the error requires formal notification to readers but does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the work.

Corrections may address, where appropriate:

  • Errors in author names, affiliations, or other publication metadata.
  • Typographical or factual errors that could cause misunderstanding.
  • Errors in tables, figures, equations, references, or other article content.
  • Errors or omissions in acknowledgements, funding statements, or declarations of competing interests.
  • Other inaccuracies that affect the clarity, accuracy, or interpretation of the published article.

The Editor-in-Chief will assess the nature and significance of the reported error and determine whether a correction is appropriate. Authors may be consulted and asked to provide supporting information.

When a correction is published, it should clearly identify the original article, describe the correction, and explain its significance where necessary. The correction notice should be linked to the original article to ensure that readers can identify the updated information.

Minor typographical errors that do not affect the meaning or interpretation of an article may not require a formal correction notice. The journal will determine the appropriate action based on the circumstances.

  1. Retraction

Retraction may be necessary when the reliability or integrity of a published article is seriously compromised. A retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record and alert readers that the article's findings or content should not be relied upon in whole or in part.

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

  • Clear evidence that the research findings are unreliable because of fabrication, falsification, or a serious methodological error.
  • Plagiarism or substantial unattributed use of another person's work.
  • Duplicate publication or substantial redundant publication without appropriate disclosure or justification.
  • Serious ethical violations involving research participants, data, permissions, or approvals, where applicable.
  • Manipulation of data, images, citations, or the peer-review process.
  • Undisclosed authorship practices or other forms of misconduct that materially undermine the integrity of the publication.
  • Other serious breaches of publication ethics that render the article unreliable or inappropriate to remain part of the scholarly record.

Retraction will not be used solely to resolve disputes of authorship, differences of opinion, or disagreements over interpretations when the published work remains reliable. The journal will evaluate each case individually.

  1. Retraction Procedure

When a potential reason for retraction is identified, the journal will follow a fair and documented procedure:

  1. Initial assessment: The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor will evaluate the concern and determine whether further investigation is warranted.
  2. Communication with authors: The journal will normally contact the corresponding author and, where appropriate, other relevant authors to request an explanation and supporting evidence.
  3. Further investigation: The journal may consult independent experts, reviewers, relevant institutions, research organizations, or other appropriate parties.
  4. Editorial decision: After considering the available evidence and responses, the Editor-in-Chief will determine whether a correction, expression of concern, retraction, or no formal action is appropriate.
  5. Publication of notice: If retraction is required, the journal will publish a clear retraction notice explaining the reason for the action to the extent that can be established and disclosed appropriately.
  6. Record preservation: The original article will normally remain accessible with a prominent retraction notice or watermark, and the retraction notice will be linked to the article. The article will not be silently removed except where removal is required by law or exceptional circumstances.

The journal will document relevant communications and decisions. Authors will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond, but an author's disagreement or failure to respond will not automatically prevent appropriate editorial action when the evidence supports it.

  1. Expression of Concern

An expression of concern may be published when credible concerns about a published article arise but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a final decision, or when an investigation is ongoing and a timely notice to readers is warranted.

The notice will explain the nature of the concern as clearly as possible without prejudging the outcome of an investigation. The journal may update the notice or take further action when additional evidence becomes available.

  1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to notify the journal promptly if they discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work. They should cooperate with editorial inquiries and provide relevant explanations, data, documentation, or other evidence when reasonably requested.

Where a correction is necessary, authors should work with the editorial team to ensure that the correction accurately addresses the problem. Where a retraction is warranted, authors may be invited to provide a statement or response, which may be included in the editorial record or notice when appropriate.

  1. Responsibilities of the Editorial Team

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team are responsible for handling correction and retraction cases objectively, confidentially where appropriate, and without undue influence from authors, reviewers, institutions, sponsors, or other interested parties.

Editorial decisions will be based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the issue. The journal will seek independent advice when necessary and will avoid making allegations of misconduct without an appropriate evidentiary basis.

The journal may coordinate with the authors' institutions or other relevant bodies when the circumstances require further investigation beyond the journal's authority.

  1. Accessibility and Transparency

Correction notices, expressions of concern, and retraction notices will be made accessible to readers and linked to the relevant published article whenever technically possible.

Notices should identify the affected article and provide sufficient information to explain the editorial action. The journal will maintain the integrity of the publication record and will not alter or remove published content without an appropriate reason and documented editorial decision.

  1. Appeals

Authors who disagree with a correction or retraction decision may submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief, explaining the grounds for their disagreement and providing relevant supporting evidence.

The journal may seek an independent assessment when appropriate. An appeal will be considered fairly, but submitting an appeal does not automatically suspend an editorial action needed to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

  1. Final Statement

Jurnal Maneksi (Management Ekonomi dan Akuntansi) is committed to correcting the scholarly record whenever necessary. Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions will be handled transparently, proportionately, and in accordance with publication ethics principles. The journal's primary objective is to protect the reliability of published research and maintain the trust of authors, readers, reviewers, and the wider academic community.