Correction and Retraction

CORRECTIONS

Jurnal Kesehatan (JUKE) publishes corrections when errors or omissions in published articles require amendment, while the overall reliability of the article remains intact.

1. When a Correction Is Appropriate

Corrections may be issued for errors in data, tables, figures, author information, references, funding statements, or other declarations that do not fundamentally undermine the article's findings. Errors affecting the validity of the research are assessed to determine whether correction is sufficient or retraction is necessary.

2. Request and Assessment

Authors or readers may report errors to the editorial office by identifying the article, DOI, affected section, and supporting explanation. The editor assesses the potential impact and may request clarification or independent advice.

3. Correction Notice

A correction notice identifies the article, describes the error and amendment, and explains any impact on the findings or conclusions. The notice is dated, publicly accessible, and linked to the original article. Substantive changes must not be made silently.

RETRACTIONS

Jurnal Kesehatan (JUKE) retracts published articles when substantial errors or serious publication-integrity concerns make their findings unreliable or compromise the integrity of the scholarly record.

1. Grounds for Retraction

Retraction may be considered in cases involving:

  • Unreliable findings caused by major errors, data fabrication, or falsification.
  • Substantial plagiarism or redundant publication.
  • Serious research ethics violations.
  • Manipulation of peer review or other serious publication-integrity breaches.
  • Other significant problems that cannot adequately be resolved through correction.

Retraction may result from honest error or misconduct, depending on the evidence.

2. Decision and Author Response

The editor assesses the available evidence, considers relevant responses, and determines whether retraction is warranted. Authors are normally given an opportunity to respond, but their agreement is not required when the evidence justifies retraction.

3. Retraction Notice

A retraction notice identifies the article and DOI, explains the reasons for retraction, and distinguishes established findings from unresolved issues. The notice is dated, publicly accessible, clearly labelled, and permanently linked to the original article. The article is normally retained with a clear retraction statement to preserve the scholarly record.