Article Retraction & Withdrawal

Correction and Retraction Policy

INDIEGO: Indonesian Journal of Diplomacy, Political & Economical for Global Society is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and ethical standards of academic publishing. To ensure transparency and trust in scholarly communication, we have established a policy for handling corrections, retractions, and article removals. The following sections outline the circumstances and procedures for these actions.

1. Erratum. An Erratum is issued when authors identify minor errors or omissions in their published article that do not affect the scientific validity or conclusions but may impact clarity or interpretation.

  • Errata are published when there are significant typographical, factual, or formatting errors.
  • The original article remains unchanged, but an erratum notice is published and linked to the article to inform readers of the corrections.
  • The erratum notice is freely available to all readers.
  • Examples of minor errors include incorrect author affiliations, missing acknowledgments, typographical mistakes in non-critical data, or minor errors in figures and tables.

2. Retraction. A Retraction is issued when an article is found to contain serious flaws that compromise the reliability of its findings or violate ethical research standards. Retractions may be necessary in cases of:

  • Scientific errors that render the conclusions unreliable (e.g., miscalculations, data misinterpretations, or fundamental flaws in methodology).
  • Plagiarism or data fabrication (e.g., falsified experimental results or manipulated datasets).
  • Unethical research practices, such as unauthorized use of confidential data, lack of informed consent, or research misconduct.
  • Duplicate publication, where the article has been previously published elsewhere without proper citation or permission.
  • Conflicts of interest that were not disclosed and significantly impact the study’s credibility.

Retraction Process:

  • If authors identify substantial errors, they may request a retraction by submitting a formal statement explaining the issue.
  • If the editorial board or peer reviewers detect serious ethical violations or scientific flaws, the editors may initiate the retraction process independently.
  • Retractions require the agreement of all co-authors. If unanimous agreement is not reached, the retraction notice will specify the responsible parties.
  • A formal Retraction Notice will be published and linked to the original article, explaining the reason for retraction.
  • The original article remains accessible online but is clearly marked as "Retracted" to maintain the integrity of the academic record.

3. Publisher’s Note. A Publisher’s Note is issued when errors are introduced during the production or publication process that require correction. These errors typically arise from typesetting, formatting, or editorial mistakes.

  • Publisher’s Notes address mistakes in the title, author list, abstract, or references that affect the article’s citation and retrieval.
  • If an error significantly impacts the article’s readability or metadata integrity, a revised version of the article may be uploaded with a correction note.
  • Minor typographical errors that do not affect the study’s interpretation may be corrected at the discretion of the publisher.
  • Publisher’s Notes are freely available to all readers and are linked to the corrected article.

4. Article Removal. In extremely rare cases, an article may need to be permanently removed from the journal’s website due to legal, ethical, or safety concerns. An article will be removed only under the following conditions:

  • It contains defamatory, libelous, or legally infringing content.
  • It violates privacy laws or confidentiality agreements.
  • A court order mandates its removal.
  • It poses a serious risk to public health or safety if the information is acted upon.

Article Removal Process:

  • A formal investigation is conducted by the editorial board in consultation with legal advisors (if necessary).
  • If removal is justified, the full text of the article will be replaced with a statement explaining the reason for removal.
  • The article’s title, authorship, and metadata will still be retained in the journal’s archive for bibliographic purposes.

5. Article Replacement. If an article contains errors that could cause significant harm if acted upon, the authors may request to replace the original article with a corrected version. Article Replacement Process:

  • The retraction procedure is followed, but instead of marking the article as retracted, a new version of the article is published.
  • A Correction Notice will link the retracted version to the revised version.
  • The document history will indicate the changes made and the reason for the correction.

INDIEGO: Indonesian Journal of Diplomacy, Political & Economical for Global Society follows best practices for corrections and retractions as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our policies align with international standards to uphold the credibility of academic publishing and protect the integrity of scholarly records. For further guidance, refer to the COPE Guidelines for Retracting Articles: COPE Retraction Guidelines