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Correction and Retraction Policy

Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record in the fields of informatics and information technology. If errors, inaccuracies, or ethical violations are identified after publication, the journal will address them promptly, transparently, objectively, and fairly.

This policy follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), particularly its Retraction Guidelines.

Findings or reports may originate from authors, readers, peer reviewers, the Editorial Board, authors’ affiliated institutions, or other parties. Reports may be submitted through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform or the official email address of Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI: [Insert the journal’s official email address].

Types of Editorial Actions

1. Corrections (Erratum/Corrigendum)

A correction is published when an error is identified in a published article, but the error does not fundamentally affect the validity of the research findings or the main conclusions.

Erratum: A correction addressing errors attributable to the journal, such as editing, layout, or publication errors.
Corrigendum: A correction addressing errors attributable to the authors, such as errors in names, affiliations, table values, program code, figure captions, or other technical information.

In the field of informatics, corrections may address errors in algorithms, system configurations, testing parameters, experimental result tables, data visualizations, or other technical information that does not alter the main research conclusions.

The correction notice will be linked to the original article. The online version of the article may be updated with a clear record of the changes so that readers can identify the corrected sections.

2. Expression of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when there are suspected serious problems with the integrity or reliability of an article, but the available evidence is insufficient to justify a retraction, an investigation is still ongoing, or the relevant institution has not provided adequate investigation findings.

Such concerns may include suspected manipulation of experimental data, inconsistencies in software testing results, unauthorized use of data, plagiarism of program code, or other publication ethics violations.

The Expression of Concern will be linked to the relevant article and may subsequently be followed by a correction, retraction, or withdrawal of the statement if the allegations are not substantiated.

3. Retraction

A retraction is issued when a published article is found to be unreliable or involves serious violations of publication ethics. Grounds for retraction may include:

Fabrication or falsification of research data.
Plagiarism of text, ideas, algorithms, program code, system designs, datasets, images, or research findings belonging to others without proper attribution.
Duplicate or redundant publication without appropriate disclosure.
Serious errors in data, methods, algorithms, implementation, or analysis that invalidate the research findings and conclusions.
Manipulation of system testing results, software experiments, simulations, or model evaluations.
Use of datasets, software, program code, or materials belonging to other parties in violation of applicable terms of use or rights.
Research ethics violations, including breaches of privacy and personal data protection, or failure to obtain ethical approval when required.
Unclear authorship, misuse of author identities, or undisclosed conflicts of interest that affect the integrity of the article.
Manipulation of the peer review process or other unethical publication practices.

The decision to retract an article will be made by the Editorial Board based on the available evidence and the findings of a fair assessment. Retraction will not be issued solely because of a scientific disagreement that can be reasonably substantiated.

Handling Procedures

1. Receipt of Reports

The Editorial Board receives, records, and acknowledges reports in accordance with the journal’s applicable procedures and service timelines.

2. Preliminary Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or designated editor assesses the relevance, completeness, and initial grounds of the report to determine whether further examination is necessary.

3. Clarification and Investigation

The corresponding author will be given an opportunity to provide explanations and supporting evidence within the period specified by the journal. Where necessary, the journal may involve peer reviewers, independent experts, data administrators, or the authors’ affiliated institutions.

4. Decision-Making

The Editorial Board determines the appropriate action based on the findings of the assessment. Possible outcomes include a correction, an Expression of Concern, a retraction, or no further action if the evidence is insufficient.

5. Publication and Notification

Relevant decisions will be announced through the journal’s OJS platform. Relevant parties, including the authors and their affiliated institutions, may be notified where necessary. Indexing services may also be informed in accordance with applicable requirements.

Requirements for Retraction Notices

A retraction notice will:

Be publicly accessible and linked to the retracted article.
Include the article title, author names, and article identifiers, such as the DOI, where available.
Clearly and objectively explain the reasons for retraction based on the available evidence.
Identify the party requesting or initiating the retraction, where relevant.
Be published as soon as possible after the decision is made so that readers do not continue to rely on the problematic article.

As a general principle, retracted articles will remain available in the journal archive so that the scholarly record remains traceable. The article will be marked or labeled “RETRACTED” on its webpage and, where possible, on every page of the PDF file.

Complete removal of an article will only be considered under exceptional circumstances, such as when required by law or necessary to prevent serious harm. If removal is carried out, the journal will retain a notice explaining the action to the extent permitted.

Authors’ Rights and Responsibilities

Authors must promptly notify the journal if they discover a substantive error in a published article.
Authors have the right to provide clarification and supporting evidence before a final decision is made, provided that this does not conflict with the need for urgent action.
Authors may request a correction or retraction of their article by submitting a written explanation with justifiable reasons.
Authors must cooperate with the assessment process and provide relevant information honestly.
If serious misconduct is identified, the journal may take action proportionate to the severity of the violation. Such actions may include rejecting related manuscripts, restricting future submissions for a specified period, or reporting the findings to the authors’ affiliated institutions where necessary.

Article Removal and Confidentiality

Reports will be handled professionally and objectively, with the confidentiality of relevant information maintained throughout the process. The identity of the reporter will be protected to the extent possible, while taking into account the needs of the investigation and applicable regulations.

The journal does not charge any fees for publishing corrections, Expressions of Concern, or retractions. All actions are intended to safeguard the integrity of scientific publications and maintain readers’ trust in Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI.