Correction, Retraction, and Erratum Policy

Jurnal Penelitian Sains Teknologi is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors or ethical issues are identified in published articles, the journal will take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established publication standards.

 

1. Corrections (Erratum and Corrigendum)

Corrections are issued when errors are identified that do not invalidate the overall results or conclusions of the published article.

  • An Erratum is issued to correct errors introduced during the editorial or production process.

  • A Corrigendum is issued to correct errors made by the author(s).

Corrections may involve typographical errors, incorrect author information, minor data inaccuracies, or formatting issues that do not affect the scientific validity of the article.

All corrections will be clearly linked to the original article and will be published promptly.

 

2. Retraction

A retraction is issued when a published article is found to be seriously flawed or unethical, rendering its findings unreliable. Grounds for retraction include, but are not limited to:

  • Evidence of plagiarism or duplicate publication

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Serious methodological errors

  • Ethical violations in research or publication

A retracted article will:

  • Remain accessible in the journal archive

  • Be clearly marked as Retracted

  • Include a retraction notice explaining the reason for retraction

3. Retraction Initiation

Retractions may be initiated by:

  • The author(s)

  • The Editor-in-Chief or editorial board

  • The publisher

Following a thorough investigation, the editorial board will make the final decision regarding retraction.

 

4. Editorial Responsibility and Transparency

The journal ensures that:

  • All correction and retraction notices are published openly and transparently

  • Decisions are made based on ethical considerations and factual evidence

  • Authors are informed and given the opportunity to respond during the investigation process

5. Impact on Indexing and Citations

Correction and retraction notices will be permanently linked to the original article to ensure transparency in citation and indexing records.