Retraction, Withdrawal, and Correction (R-W-C) Pol

Policy Statement

We recognise that authors invest considerable effort in preparing their manuscripts and that all articles undergo a rigorous peer-review process. However, there may be rare instances in which published articles must be withdrawn or removed for scientific or ethical reasons. Such actions are not taken lightly and are only considered under exceptional circumstances. Accordingly, corrections, clarifications, retractions, or formal apologies—when warranted—will be issued in accordance with strict editorial standards, in order to uphold trust in the journal’s electronic archive. It is our firm policy and commitment to preserve the integrity and completeness of the scholarly record for the benefit of researchers, librarians, and the broader academic community.

Article Retraction

Jurnal Trias Politika is committed to upholding the integrity of the scholarly record. Therefore, on occasion, it may be necessary to retract published articles. Retractions may occur under the following circumstances:

  • Where a major scientific error is identified that invalidates the article’s conclusions—this may arise from research misconduct (e.g. data fabrication) or from honest error (e.g. miscalculation or experimental flaw).
  • Where the findings have been previously published elsewhere without appropriate cross-referencing, permission, or justification (i.e. cases of redundant or duplicate publication).
  • Where ethical breaches have occurred, such as plagiarism (the use of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without proper attribution, including those obtained through confidential peer review) or inappropriate authorship.

To ensure that retractions are handled according to best publishing practices and in accordance with the COPE Retraction Guidelines, the journal follows the process below:

  • Any article identified as potentially requiring retraction is brought to the attention of the journal editor.
  • The editor follows the COPE step-by-step flowcharts, including seeking a response from the author(s) of the article.
  • Before a final decision is made, the editor’s findings are referred to the Ethics Advisory Board to ensure consistency and adherence to best practice.
  • The final decision regarding retraction is communicated to the author(s), and where appropriate, to relevant external bodies such as the author’s affiliated institution.
  • A formal retraction notice is then posted online and published in the next available issue of the journal.

Please note that even if authors retain the copyright to an article, this does not entitle them to unilaterally retract the work post-publication. The integrity of the published scientific record takes precedence, and the COPE Retraction Guidelines remain applicable in such cases.

Article Withdrawal

Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing submitted manuscripts, as doing so wastes the valuable time and resources invested by editors, reviewers, and the publisher. Prior to submission via our OJS system, authors are required to review and approve the submission checklist, which includes this policy.

  • If an author requests to withdraw a manuscript while it is still under peer review, a penalty of USD 100 will be applied per manuscript.
  • If the manuscript is withdrawn after it has been accepted for publication, the author will be subject to a penalty of USD 150 per manuscript.
  • If an article has been published as an "Article in Press" (i.e., accepted but not yet assigned to a specific volume/issue/page) and is later found to contain errors, is a duplicate of another publication, or is in violation of the journal’s ethical policies—including but not limited to multiple submissions, false authorship claims, plagiarism, or fraudulent data—the article will be formally withdrawn. In such cases, the HTML and PDF versions of the article will be replaced with a notice stating that the article has been withdrawn. A penalty of USD 200 will be applied to the author.
  • Authors who refuse to pay the applicable penalty will be blacklisted, along with their affiliated institution, from submitting to the Jurnal Trias Politika for a period of three (3) years.
  • Any request to withdraw a manuscript must be accompanied by an official letter, signed by the corresponding author and the head of the affiliated institution, and addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.

Article Correction

Jurnal Trias Politika may consider issuing a correction under the following circumstances:

  • A minor portion of an otherwise reliable publication contains flawed data or is misleading, particularly where this results from an honest error.
  • The list of authors or contributors is incorrect (e.g. an eligible author has been omitted, or an individual who does not meet authorship criteria has been included).

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

  • Publisher Correction (Erratum): Issued to inform readers of a significant error introduced by the publisher or journal staff (typically during production) that affects the publication record, the scientific integrity of the article, or the reputation of the authors or the journal.
  • Author Correction (Corrigendum): Issued to inform readers of a significant error made by the authors that impacts the publication record, scientific integrity, or the authors’ or journal’s reputation.
  • Addendum: Issued when authors wish to add information to the original article, such as clarifying inconsistencies, expanding the existing work, or updating content to reflect new insights.

The decision to issue a correction rests with the journal’s Editors, who may consult reviewers or members of the Editorial Board where appropriate. Handling editors will contact the authors for clarification, but the final decision regarding the necessity and nature of the correction lies with the Editors.

Article Removal

In an exceptionally limited number of cases, it may be necessary to remove a published article from our online platform. Such action will only be taken if the article is clearly defamatory, infringes legal rights, is the subject of a court order (or there is strong reason to believe it will become so), or if the content, if acted upon, could pose a serious risk to health. In these circumstances, while the article’s metadata (such as title and author information) will be retained, the text will be replaced with a notice stating that the article has been removed for legal reasons.

Article Replacement

In cases where an article, if acted upon, may pose a serious health risk, the authors of the original paper may request to retract the flawed version and replace it with a corrected one. In such instances, the standard procedures for retraction will be followed, with the distinction that the retraction notice will include a link to the corrected, republished article, along with a documented history of the revisions.