Correction and Retraction

We understand that authors work carefully when preparing their manuscripts, and we carry out rigorous peer-review processes. However, under exceptional circumstances, published articles may need to be corrected, retracted, or removed for scientific or ethical reasons. Such actions are never taken lightly and are executed under strict standards to maintain the integrity and authority of our electronic archives. Our commitment is to preserve the integrity and completeness of the scientific record for researchers, readers, and institutional archives.

1. Article Retraction

Jurnal Bimbingan Penyuluhan Islam is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Therefore, it may occasionally be necessary to retract published articles. An article may be retracted if:

1. There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of major misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error) that invalidates the article's conclusions.

2. The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission, or justification (cases of redundant or duplicate publication).

3. The manuscript involves serious ethical breaches, such as plagiarism (appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without proper attribution) or inappropriate authorship.

To ensure retractions are handled according to publishing best practices and following the COPE Retraction Guidelines, Jurnal Bimbingan Penyuluhan Islam adopts the following retraction process:

1. An article requiring potential retraction is brought to the attention of the Editor-in-Chief.

2. The Editor follows the step-by-step guidelines according to the COPE flowcharts, including requesting and evaluating a formal response from the authors.

3. Before any final action is taken, the Editor's findings are reviewed by the Editorial Board to ensure a consistent and objective approach.

4. The final decision is formally communicated to the authors and, where appropriate, to their affiliated institutions.

5. A formal Retraction Statement is published online and assigned to the next available issue of the journal.

Note: Even if authors retain copyright of their article, this does not grant an automatic right to retract a paper post-publication. COPE’s Retraction Guidelines apply strictly in all cases to safeguard the published scientific record.

2. Article Correction

Jurnal Bimbingan Penyuluhan Islam will consider issuing a correction under the following circumstances:

1. A small part of an otherwise reliable publication reports flawed data or proves to be misleading due to an honest error.

2. The author or contributor list is incorrect (e.g., a deserving author was omitted or an unqualified contributor was included).

Corrections to peer-reviewed content fall into one of three categories:

1. Publisher Correction (Erratum): Issued to notify readers of a critical error made by publishing or journal staff (e.g., layout or production errors) that impacts the publication record, scientific accuracy, or reputation of the authors or the journal.

2. Author Correction (Corrigendum): Issued to notify readers of a significant error made by the authors that negatively impacts the accuracy or scientific integrity of the article.

3. Addendum: An addition made by the authors to explain inconsistencies, expand upon existing work, or clarify information in the original publication.

The decision of whether a correction should be issued rests entirely with the Editors, often in consultation with reviewers or Editorial Board members. The handling editor will contact the corresponding author for clarification prior to publication.

3. Article Removal

In extremely limited cases, it may be necessary to remove a published article entirely from our online platform. This occurs only if the article is clearly defamatory, infringes upon legal rights, is subject to a court order, or poses a serious health or safety risk. In such instances, while the article's text is removed, the metadata (title, authors, and abstract) will be retained along with a formal notice explaining that the article was removed for legal reasons.

4. Article Replacement

In rare cases where an uncorrected error poses a serious health or safety risk, the authors may retract the flawed original version and request to replace it with a corrected version. Under these circumstances, the standard retraction procedures are followed, with the retraction notice containing a link to the corrected, republished document alongside a document history.