Retraction, Withdrawal & Correction Policy

JURNAL KIMIA VALENSI • PUBLICATION ETHICS & RESEARCH INTEGRITY

Retraction, Withdrawal & Correction Policy

Maintaining the accuracy, transparency, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record through responsible editorial action.

Policy Statement

Jurnal Kimia VALENSI, published by the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, is committed to maintaining the reliability, accuracy, and integrity of its published scientific research.

The journal recognizes that errors, questions concerning research validity, and ethical concerns may arise before or after publication. These matters are addressed through appropriate editorial procedures, including manuscript withdrawal, article correction, retraction, Expressions of Concern, and exceptional article removal.

Editorial action is informed by the journal's Publication Ethics, relevant recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the circumstances of each case.

All corrective actions must be based on appropriate evidence, transparent reasoning, procedural fairness, and consideration of their consequences for readers, authors, institutions, and the scientific record.

Core Principle

The purpose of correction and retraction is to protect readers and preserve the reliability of the scholarly record, not to punish authors. The appropriate editorial action depends on the seriousness of the identified problem, the available evidence, and whether the main findings of the publication remain reliable.

Withdrawal Before Publication

Correction Correctable Errors

Retraction Unreliable Publications

Expression of Concern Serious Unresolved Issues

1. Manuscript Withdrawal

Withdrawal refers to the formal discontinuation of editorial processing before a manuscript is publicly published. It may be requested by the authors or initiated by the journal when justified by ethical, scientific, or editorial considerations.

Authors requesting withdrawal must submit a written explanation to the Editorial Office containing:

The manuscript title and submission identification number.
A clear explanation of the reason for withdrawal.
Confirmation that all authors have been informed and agree to the withdrawal request.
Relevant supporting information, particularly when the request concerns research integrity, authorship, or ethical problems.

The Editorial Team may request further clarification before confirming the withdrawal. Where there are unresolved concerns regarding authorship, originality, duplicate submission, or research misconduct, the journal may consider these matters under its applicable publication-ethics procedures.

Important Distinction Once an article has been publicly published, including as an online-first or advance-access article, problems should normally be addressed through an appropriate correction, Expression of Concern, or retraction rather than ordinary manuscript withdrawal.

2. Article Correction

A correction may be issued when a published article contains an important error that can be rectified without invalidating its principal results or scientific conclusions.

Examples of correctable errors in chemical research may include:

Incorrect numerical values or units in a table that do not materially alter the conclusions.
Transcription or typographical errors in chemical names, formulas, concentrations, or analytical descriptions.
Incorrect labels, legends, or captions on otherwise valid spectra, chromatograms, reaction schemes, or figures.
Statistical or computational reporting errors that can be corrected without invalidating the principal findings.
Incorrect author affiliations, contribution statements, funding details, or acknowledgments.
Production errors introduced during copyediting, layout preparation, or publication.

2.1 Types of Corrections

Erratum Addresses an error introduced by the journal or publisher during editorial production or publication.

Corrigendum Addresses an error originating from the authors or the submitted research content.

Addendum Provides necessary clarification or additional information without improperly changing the original findings.

Corrections are assessed by the Editorial Team and, where necessary, qualified independent experts. Substantially new experimental results or a new research contribution should ordinarily be submitted as a separate manuscript rather than added retrospectively to an existing publication.

Approved correction notices should clearly describe the amended information and remain linked to the original article.

3. Article Retraction

Retraction may be considered when sufficiently reliable evidence establishes serious problems affecting the validity, reliability, originality, or integrity of a published article.

3.1 Grounds for Retraction

Unreliable Scientific Findings The article contains serious experimental, computational, statistical, or analytical problems that invalidate its main conclusions.

For example, major analytical errors, invalid experimental procedures, or fundamental computational mistakes may render essential results unreliable.

Data Fabrication or Falsification The research includes fabricated measurements, falsified experimental results, or manipulated scientific evidence.

Examples may involve altered NMR or FTIR spectra, fabricated chromatographic results, manipulated microscopy images, or invented characterization data.

Plagiarism and Misappropriation The article contains serious unattributed use of another researcher's text, ideas, experimental data, figures, methods, or findings.

Redundant or Duplicate Publication Substantially the same research findings have been published elsewhere without adequate disclosure, cross-referencing, or scientific justification.

Serious Research-Ethics Violations The research was conducted or reported in violation of significant ethical requirements, including applicable human or animal research approval, consent, or other essential safeguards.

Other Serious Publication-Integrity Concerns Compromised peer review, serious misrepresentation, or other substantiated violations that materially undermine confidence in the publication.

Retraction Standard Retraction must be based on sufficiently established concerns affecting a publication's reliability or integrity. Honest scientific disagreement, alternative interpretations, or minor correctable errors do not automatically justify retraction.

4. Expression of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when credible and serious questions arise concerning the reliability, authenticity, or ethical integrity of a published article, but the available evidence does not yet support a definitive correction or retraction decision.

Circumstances that may warrant an Expression of Concern include:

Unresolved questions concerning the authenticity of experimental results or raw research data.
Conflicting evidence regarding analytical measurements, characterization outputs, or reported findings.
Ongoing institutional investigations into potential research misconduct.
Incomplete or unavailable supporting documentation necessary to evaluate important scientific concerns.
Substantial delays in resolving serious issues that may affect confidence in the published findings.

An Expression of Concern should clearly identify the article and explain the nature of the unresolved issue without making unsupported accusations.

The notice remains associated with the affected article and may subsequently be updated, withdrawn, or followed by a correction or retraction as additional evidence becomes available.

5. Reporting and Editorial Assessment

Authors, reviewers, readers, researchers, institutions, and other relevant parties may report concerns about submitted manuscripts or published articles.

Reports should identify the relevant manuscript or publication, describe the issue clearly, and provide supporting information or documentary evidence where available.

Editorial Assessment Procedure

Receipt and Documentation The Editorial Office records the concern and relevant supporting information.

Initial Editorial Assessment Editors assess the credibility, seriousness, and potential consequences of the reported problem.

Author Clarification Relevant authors are ordinarily given an opportunity to explain the issue and provide additional evidence.

Expert or Institutional Assessment Qualified specialists or research institutions may be consulted when further scientific or ethical examination is required.

Editorial Decision The Editorial Team determines an appropriate response according to the available evidence and the effect on the scholarly record.

Notification and Public Record Relevant parties are informed, and a public correction, Expression of Concern, or retraction notice is issued when required.

Confidentiality and Fairness Editorial investigations must be conducted fairly and confidentially. Editors with relevant conflicts of interest should not handle the affected matter. Editorial decisions must be supported by evidence and should not be influenced by inappropriate personal, institutional, or financial interests.

6. Publication Notices and Preservation of the Scholarly Record

Formal corrections, Expressions of Concern, and retractions should be clearly identifiable, publicly accessible, and connected to the affected articles wherever technically possible.

An editorial notice should:

Clearly identify the type of notice.
Identify the article title, author names, journal, and relevant publication details.
Provide the article DOI or permanent URL, where available.
Explain the reasons for the editorial action accurately and objectively.
Identify the issuing authority and the date of the notice.
Maintain appropriate links between the notice and the affected article.
Preserve relevant article metadata and bibliographic records.

Preservation of Retracted Articles

Retracted articles should normally remain accessible as part of the permanent scholarly record, clearly marked as retracted and linked to the relevant retraction notice.

The article should not be silently deleted or presented as a valid, unaffected publication after retraction. The journal should update associated records and metadata where the publishing infrastructure supports such updates.

7. Exceptional Article Removal and Ethical Protection

Complete removal of a published article is an exceptional measure and should be considered only when continued public access creates serious legal, privacy, confidentiality, or safety concerns that cannot adequately be addressed through a correction, redaction, or retraction notice.

In the context of chemical and related scientific research, circumstances requiring special attention may include:

Unauthorized disclosure of identifiable information obtained from human participants or biological sample donors.
Publication of confidential laboratory, clinical, institutional, or proprietary records without the necessary authorization.
Serious infringement of third-party legal rights that requires removal of protected material.
Information whose continued availability creates a credible and substantial safety or confidentiality risk.

Before deciding on complete removal, the journal should consider whether an appropriate redaction, correction, or other limited measure would adequately resolve the concern.

Preservation Principle

Where removal is necessary, the journal should retain the article's bibliographic information and provide an explanatory public notice to the extent legally and ethically possible.

8. Responsibilities of Authors and Editors

Authors

Report important errors discovered in their submitted or published research.
Cooperate with legitimate editorial inquiries concerning research reliability or integrity.
Provide relevant scientific evidence, original research records, and clarification when reasonably requested.
Ensure that withdrawal requests are communicated transparently and with the knowledge of all authors.
Cooperate with necessary correction or retraction procedures.

Editors

Assess concerns fairly and evaluate relevant supporting evidence.
Distinguish honest errors, methodological limitations, and scientific disagreements from substantiated misconduct.
Provide appropriate opportunities for author clarification.
Consult qualified specialists or institutions where necessary.
Maintain confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest.
Issue appropriate editorial notices and preserve the integrity of publication records.

Before Publication Withdrawal

Correctable Problem Correction

Unresolved Serious Concern Expression of Concern

Unreliable Publication Retraction

Commitment to Publication Integrity

Jurnal Kimia VALENSI seeks to preserve an accurate, transparent, and reliable scholarly record. Corrections, Expressions of Concern, retractions, and other necessary editorial actions are undertaken to protect scientific credibility, provide readers with accurate publication information, and uphold responsible scholarly communication in chemistry and related disciplines.