Retraction Policy
Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record when a published article in Jurnal Teknik Informatika (JTI) can no longer be considered reliable. Its primary purpose is to alert readers to unreliable or invalid research findings, rather than to punish authors. JTI handles retractions in accordance with the COPE Retraction Guidelines and applicable publication ethics standards.
1. When an Article Is Retracted
An article may be retracted when one or more of the following circumstances are identified:
| Grounds for Retraction | Description |
|---|---|
| Unreliable Findings | There is clear evidence that the research findings cannot be relied upon because of misconduct, such as fabricated or falsified data, or an honest error, such as a major analytical mistake. |
| Plagiarism | The article contains plagiarism, including the unauthorized use of another person's ideas, text, data, figures, or other scholarly work without appropriate acknowledgment. |
| Duplicate Publication | The article's findings have been published elsewhere without appropriate cross-referencing, permission, or sufficient justification. |
| Unethical Research | The research was conducted without required ethical approval or informed consent, or it violated the confidentiality, anonymity, or rights of research participants. |
| Compromised Publication Process | The article was produced by a paper mill, authorship was bought or sold, or the peer review process was manipulated. |
| Undisclosed Conflict of Interest | A conflict of interest was not disclosed and, in the editorial team's judgment, could have materially affected the interpretation of the research or the publication decision. |
| Prohibited Use of Artificial Intelligence | AI tools were used in ways that violate JTI's applicable policies, including the fabrication of data, quotations, or references, or other forms of research or publication misconduct. |
If an issue affects only a limited part of an article and the main findings remain reliable, JTI may publish a correction rather than retract the article. When an honest error invalidates the original results but corrected and valid findings can be established, the journal may consider retracting and replacing the article. In such cases, the corrected version and the retraction notice must be clearly linked, and the notice must explain the changes.
2. Retraction Procedure
JTI follows a fair, transparent, and evidence-based process when considering a retraction.
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Concern Raised | Concerns may be raised by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, or relevant institutions through the journal's official contact channels. |
| 2. Assessment | The Editor-in-Chief assesses the available evidence and determines whether further investigation is necessary, taking into account applicable publication ethics standards and relevant COPE guidance. |
| 3. Authors Contacted | The editor informs the authors of the concerns and provides them with a reasonable opportunity to respond. Where appropriate, the journal may contact the authors' affiliated institutions or other relevant authorities to request further investigation. |
| 4. Editorial Decision | Based on the evidence and the authors' responses, the Editor-in-Chief determines whether retraction, correction, an expression of concern, or no further action is appropriate. Authors may request retraction, but the final editorial decision rests with the journal. |
| 5. Publication of the Notice | If retraction is approved, JTI publishes a retraction notice, links it to the original article, and informs the authors of the decision. |
3. The Retraction Notice
A retraction notice published by JTI will follow these principles:
- Title and linkage: The notice will be titled "Retraction: [Title of the Article]" and linked to the original article.
- Reason for retraction: The notice will clearly and objectively explain the reason for retraction and identify who is retracting the article, without using defamatory or unnecessarily accusatory language.
- Article availability: The retracted article will ordinarily remain accessible in the journal's online archive. The article will be clearly marked "RETRACTED" on each page, where technically feasible, to ensure that readers are aware of its status.
- Exceptional removal: In exceptional circumstances, an article may be removed for legal reasons or to protect an individual's privacy or safety. Where removal is necessary, the journal will retain the available bibliographic information and publish a notice explaining the removal, subject to applicable legal requirements.
4. Related Policies
Readers and authors should also consult the following JTI policies, where available:
- Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern Policy: Procedures for correcting the scholarly record and handling expressions of concern.
- Research Misconduct Policy: Procedures for addressing allegations of research misconduct.
- Plagiarism Policy: Procedures for identifying and addressing plagiarism.
- Publication Ethics: Ethical responsibilities of editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher.
- Artificial Intelligence Policy: Requirements and restrictions concerning the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation and scholarly publishing.
JTI is published by the Informatics Engineering Department, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia. The journal is committed to protecting the integrity of the scholarly record through responsible editorial decisions and transparent publication practices.
