Article Retraction and Withdrawal

1. General Policy

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik, dan Pemerintahan (JISPAR) is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal upholds the principles of responsible research, publication ethics, and accountability in all stages of the publication process.

JISPAR recognizes that, under certain circumstances, a submitted, accepted, or published article may require withdrawal, retraction, correction, or removal. Such actions are taken only after careful consideration of the relevant evidence and in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and established publication ethics standards.

Decisions concerning article withdrawal, retraction, correction, or removal are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board or relevant experts when necessary. These decisions are guided by the seriousness of the issue, the reliability of the research findings, the rights of the parties involved, and the need to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

JISPAR follows the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and recognizes the importance of maintaining a transparent, accessible, and traceable record of scholarly publications.

2. Article Retraction

Article retraction refers to the formal withdrawal of a published article from the body of reliable scholarly literature when substantial concerns arise regarding its validity, integrity, or compliance with publication ethics.

JISPAR may retract a published article under circumstances including, but not limited to:

  1. Clear evidence that the research findings are unreliable due to significant errors, data fabrication, or data falsification.

  2. Plagiarism or substantial duplication of previously published work without appropriate acknowledgment.

  3. Duplicate publication or redundant publication without proper disclosure, justification, or permission.

  4. Serious authorship misconduct, including fraudulent authorship claims or unauthorized use of another person's contribution.

  5. Unethical research practices or failure to comply with applicable research ethics requirements.

  6. Unauthorized use of data, infringement of copyright, or other serious legal violations.

  7. Undisclosed conflicts of interest that substantially compromise the interpretation or credibility of the research.

  8. Manipulation or compromise of the peer-review process that materially undermines the integrity of the publication.

Retraction may be initiated by the author(s), the Editor-in-Chief, the editorial board, or other parties who provide credible evidence of a potential violation. All allegations will be assessed fairly and objectively, and the authors concerned will ordinarily be given an opportunity to respond.

The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief following an appropriate assessment of the available evidence. A retraction may proceed even if one or more authors disagree, provided that the evidence justifies the decision.

A formal retraction notice will be published and linked to the original article. The notice will clearly identify the article, state the reasons for retraction, and indicate who initiated or issued the retraction. The original article will ordinarily remain accessible in the journal's online archive but will be prominently marked as retracted. This approach preserves the scholarly record while informing readers that the article should no longer be regarded as a reliable source.

3. Article Withdrawal

Article withdrawal refers to the removal of a manuscript from the editorial and publication process before its formal publication as part of the journal's scholarly record.

Withdrawal requests may be considered when:

  1. A manuscript has been submitted to more than one journal simultaneously.

  2. Substantial errors are identified before publication and cannot be adequately addressed through revision.

  3. A manuscript is found to violate the journal's publication ethics policies.

  4. A legitimate and sufficiently justified request is submitted by the author(s), subject to the journal's editorial assessment.

Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript must submit a formal written request to the editorial office, explaining the reasons for withdrawal. Where applicable, the request should be confirmed by all co-authors. Withdrawal is not automatically granted and remains subject to the Editor-in-Chief's assessment.

Authors are not permitted to withdraw a manuscript unilaterally after it has been accepted or entered the production process without first obtaining written approval from the editorial office.

Once a manuscript has been formally published, the appropriate procedure is generally retraction, correction, or removal, depending on the circumstances, rather than ordinary pre-publication withdrawal.

JISPAR reserves the right to reject withdrawal requests intended to circumvent the peer-review process, avoid accountability for publication ethics violations, or facilitate submission of the same manuscript elsewhere in breach of the journal's policies.

4. Article Removal

Article removal refers to the exceptional removal of the full text of a published article from the journal's online platform. Removal is distinct from retraction and is reserved for circumstances in which continued public access to the article creates a compelling legal, ethical, or public-interest concern.

Removal may be considered in cases involving:

  1. A valid legal requirement or court order.

  2. Serious copyright infringement, defamation, or violations of legally protected privacy rights.

  3. The disclosure of confidential or sensitive information that creates a substantial risk of harm.

  4. Other exceptional circumstances in which continued online availability would result in serious legal or ethical consequences.

Removal will not be undertaken merely because an author disagrees with the publication, wishes to revise previously published findings, or seeks to avoid the consequences of an unfavorable research outcome.

Where removal is necessary, JISPAR will preserve the bibliographic metadata of the article to the extent legally permissible. A notice explaining the removal and its general grounds will be displayed in place of the full text whenever legally permissible. The journal will take reasonable steps to maintain the traceability of the publication and its editorial history.

5. Article Correction and Replacement

JISPAR recognizes that not every error in a published article warrants retraction. Where the main findings and conclusions remain reliable, a correction may be more appropriate.

Minor errors that do not materially affect the interpretation of the research may be corrected through an editorial correction notice or an appropriate update to the article record. Significant errors that affect the interpretation, validity, or conclusions of the research will be assessed by the Editor-in-Chief to determine whether a correction, expression of concern, or retraction is necessary.

In exceptional circumstances, an article may be replaced by a corrected version when the original publication contains serious errors that can be rectified without compromising the integrity of the scholarly record. Any replacement must be authorized by the Editor-in-Chief and accompanied by a transparent notice identifying the original article, explaining the reason for replacement, and linking the relevant versions.

The original publication and its correction or replacement notice will remain traceable through the journal's publication records, subject to applicable legal requirements.

6. Editorial Procedures and Transparency

In handling cases involving withdrawal, retraction, correction, or removal, JISPAR is committed to the following principles:

  1. Fair assessment: All cases will be evaluated objectively and based on the available evidence.

  2. Author response: Authors will ordinarily be informed of the concerns and given a reasonable opportunity to respond, except where legal requirements or other compelling circumstances prevent this.

  3. Editorial independence: Decisions will be made independently and without inappropriate influence from authors, institutions, sponsors, or other interested parties.

  4. Transparency: Relevant notices will clearly explain the nature and reasons for the action taken, to the extent appropriate and legally permissible.

  5. Preservation of the scholarly record: Published articles and associated notices will remain traceable to support the accuracy and accountability of the academic record.

  6. Timely action: JISPAR will take appropriate and proportionate action as promptly as practicable once sufficient evidence has been established.

Where the available evidence is inconclusive but serious concerns remain, JISPAR may publish an expression of concern while further assessment is undertaken.

7. Final Provisions

JISPAR considers the integrity of scholarly communication a shared responsibility among authors, editors, reviewers, institutions, and readers. The journal therefore encourages all parties to report suspected publication ethics violations through the official editorial contact channel, supported by relevant evidence whenever possible.

All cases will be handled confidentially during the assessment process, with due consideration for procedural fairness and the rights of the parties involved. The journal reserves the right to take appropriate editorial action in accordance with this policy and applicable publication ethics standards.

This policy is intended to protect the credibility of JISPAR and ensure that the scholarly record remains accurate, transparent, and trustworthy.