Retraction and Correction

Eduistiqomah in Economic (EIE) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that errors or research-integrity concerns may occasionally be identified before or after publication.

EIE may publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary to maintain the integrity of the academic record.

Editorial actions are taken based on the nature, seriousness, and potential impact of the identified issue.

1. Correction

A Correction may be issued when an article contains an error that affects the accuracy or clarity of the published record but does not invalidate the overall findings, conclusions, or academic contribution of the article.

Examples may include:

  • Typographical or formatting errors that affect meaning.
  • Incorrect author affiliation.
  • Errors in tables or figures that do not alter the main conclusions.
  • Minor errors in data presentation.
  • Incorrect bibliographic information.
  • Errors in metadata.
  • Other factual errors that can be corrected without invalidating the research.

Corrections are normally published as a separate notice linked to the original article.

The original article will remain accessible, with a clear reference to the published correction.

2. Retraction

A Retraction may be issued when an article is found to contain serious problems that substantially affect the reliability, validity, or integrity of the published research.

Reasons for retraction may include:

  • Fabrication of data or research results.
  • Falsification or manipulation of data.
  • Serious methodological errors that invalidate the findings.
  • Substantial plagiarism.
  • Duplicate or redundant publication.
  • Major ethical violations.
  • Unethical research involving human participants.
  • Serious authorship misconduct.
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that substantially affect the research.
  • Manipulation of the peer-review or publication process.
  • Serious errors that invalidate the main conclusions.
  • Other circumstances that make the published findings fundamentally unreliable.

A retraction does not necessarily imply misconduct by every author. The reason for retraction will be stated clearly in the retraction notice whenever possible.

3. Expression of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when the editorial team has serious concerns about the integrity, reliability, or validity of a published article but the available information is insufficient to justify immediate correction or retraction.

An Expression of Concern may be appropriate when:

  • An investigation is ongoing.
  • Serious allegations have been raised but cannot yet be verified.
  • Relevant institutional information is pending.
  • There is substantial uncertainty regarding the reliability of the published findings.

The Expression of Concern will remain linked to the original article until the matter is resolved.

4. Retraction Procedure

When a potential reason for retraction is identified, the editorial team may:

  1. Review the available evidence.
  2. Contact the corresponding author for clarification.
  3. Request supporting data or documentation where appropriate.
  4. Consult reviewers, editors, or independent experts when necessary.
  5. Contact relevant institutions when appropriate.
  6. Determine whether correction, expression of concern, or retraction is warranted.
  7. Publish the appropriate editorial notice.

Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to concerns before a final decision is made, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

5. Correction Procedure

When an error is reported, the editorial team will assess:

  • The nature of the error.
  • Its effect on the article.
  • Whether the error affects the findings or conclusions.
  • Whether a correction is sufficient to maintain the integrity of the publication.

If a correction is warranted, the journal will publish a correction notice and link it to the original article.

6. Post-Publication Concerns

Concerns about a published article may be raised by:

  • Authors.
  • Readers.
  • Reviewers.
  • Editors.
  • Researchers.
  • Institutions.
  • Other legitimate stakeholders.

Concerns should be submitted to the editorial office with sufficient information and supporting evidence where available.

The editorial team will assess concerns fairly and confidentially.

7. Retraction Notice

A retraction notice should clearly state:

  • The title of the retracted article.
  • Author(s).
  • Publication information.
  • DOI or permanent article identifier.
  • Date of retraction.
  • Reason for retraction.
  • Relationship between the retraction notice and the original article.

The retraction notice should be publicly accessible and linked to the original article.

8. Article Status After Retraction

When an article is retracted, the original article will normally remain accessible for the purpose of maintaining the historical scholarly record.

The article will be clearly marked as RETRACTED, and a prominent link to the retraction notice will be provided.

The original content will not normally be removed unless there are exceptional legal, ethical, or security reasons requiring removal.

9. Corrections to Metadata

Errors in article metadata may be corrected when necessary, including:

  • Author names.
  • Author affiliations.
  • Article title.
  • Abstract.
  • Keywords.
  • Publication information.
  • DOI-related information.

Where a metadata correction affects the published scholarly record, the correction will be documented appropriately.

10. Authorship Corrections

Requests to add, remove, or change authors after publication must be supported by a clear explanation and appropriate agreement from all affected authors.

The editorial team may request documentation to verify the legitimacy of the proposed authorship change.

Authorship changes will not be made solely on the request of one author without appropriate consideration of all affected parties.

11. Correction, Retraction, and Licensing

Retraction or correction of an article does not automatically remove the copyright or licensing status of the published work.

Articles published by EIE are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Corrections and retractions will remain part of the scholarly record and will be openly accessible where applicable.

12. Appeals

Authors may appeal a correction, expression of concern, or retraction decision by providing a formal explanation and relevant evidence.

The appeal should be submitted to the editorial office and may be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editor where appropriate.

The journal's primary consideration in all such cases is the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

13. Editorial Independence

Decisions concerning corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions are made independently of commercial, financial, personal, institutional, or political interests.

The editorial team will seek to ensure that all post-publication actions are fair, transparent, evidence-based, and consistent with accepted principles of scholarly publishing ethics.

14. Editorial Commitment

Eduistiqomah in Economic (EIE) is committed to maintaining a trustworthy and accurate academic record.

The journal will take appropriate and proportionate action when significant errors, research misconduct, ethical violations, or other threats to publication integrity are identified.

EIE reserves the right to correct, issue an Expression of Concern, or retract published articles when necessary to protect the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record.