Retraction, Withdrawal, & Correction (R-W-C) Policy

  Policy Statement

We recognize that authors prepare manuscripts with care and that all submitted papers undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Nevertheless, in certain circumstances, an article may need to be withdrawn or, in rare cases, removed for scientific or ethical reasons. Such actions are taken only in exceptional situations and are handled with the utmost caution.

When necessary, the journal will issue corrections, clarifications, retractions, or apologies in accordance with established publishing standards to maintain the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.

Our policy is to preserve the integrity, transparency, and completeness of the scientific record for researchers, readers, and library collections.

  Article Retraction

JBAST is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record. In certain circumstances, this may require the retraction of a published article. Articles may be retracted if:

  • They contain serious scientific errors that invalidate the conclusions, whether due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or falsification) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error).
  • The findings have been previously published elsewhere without proper citation, permission, or justification (i.e., redundant or duplicate publication).
  • They involve ethical violations such as plagiarism or misuse of others’ work without proper attribution, including material obtained through confidential peer review, or where there are significant authorship disputes or misrepresentation.

Article Retraction Process

To ensure that retractions are handled in accordance with best publishing practices and the COPE retraction guidelines, JBAST follows the process below:
  • A potential retraction case is brought to the attention of the Editor.
  • The Editor evaluates the case in accordance with COPE flowcharts, including seeking a response from the author(s).
  • The Editor’s findings are reviewed by the Ethics Advisory Board to ensure consistency and adherence to ethical standards.
  • A final decision is made and communicated to the author(s) and, where appropriate, to relevant institutions.
  • A retraction notice is published online and in the next available issue of the journal, clearly linked to the original article.

Author Rights and Retraction

Although authors retain copyright of their work, this does not grant them the unilateral right to retract a published article. Retraction decisions are made to protect the integrity of the scholarly record and are conducted in accordance with COPE Retraction Guidelines.

  Article Withdrawal Policy

Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing manuscripts after submission, as the editorial and peer-review process requires significant time and resources from editors, reviewers, and the journal. By submitting a manuscript through the journal system, authors agree to comply with all submission policies and procedures.

Withdrawal During Review

If an author requests withdrawal of a manuscript during the peer-review process without valid justification, the journal may impose an administrative fee of IDR 300,000 per manuscript to cover processing costs.

Withdrawal After Acceptance

Withdrawal requests submitted after the manuscript has been accepted for publication are generally not permitted. In exceptional cases where withdrawal is approved, an administrative fee of IDR 400,000 per manuscript may be applied.

Withdrawal of Articles in Press

In cases where an “Article in Press” is found to contain serious errors, duplicate publication, or ethical violations (such as plagiarism, multiple submissions, authorship issues, or data manipulation), the journal reserves the right to withdraw the article from publication.

In such cases, the article will be removed from the journal platform and replaced with a withdrawal notice explaining the reason for withdrawal. An administrative fee of IDR 500,000 per manuscript may be applied.

Authors who fail to comply with the journal’s policies or do not fulfill administrative obligations may be subject to restrictions on future submissions, at the discretion of the editorial board.

Withdrawal Request Procedure

Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript must submit a formal request to the Editor-in-Chief, signed by the corresponding author. The journal may request additional confirmation if necessary.

  Article Correction

JBAST should consider issuing a correction if:
  • A minor section of an otherwise trustworthy publication contains incorrect data or turns out to be misleading, particularly when the issue is due to an honest mistake.
  • The author or contributor information is wrong—for example, a qualified author was left out, or someone who does not meet the authorship criteria was included.
Corrections to peer-reviewed content fall into one of three categories:
  • Publisher correction (erratum): a notice issued to inform readers about a significant mistake introduced by the publisher or journal staff—typically during production—that harms the accuracy of the published record, the scientific integrity of the article, or the reputation of the authors or the journal.
  • Author correction (corrigendum): a notice published to inform readers about a significant error made by the authors that affects the accuracy of the publication record, the scientific integrity of the article, or the reputation of the authors or the journal.
  • Addendum: an author-written addition to a published article that clarifies inconsistencies, extends the original work, or provides updates or further explanation to the main text.
Whether a correction is needed is decided by the journal’s editor(s), sometimes with input from reviewers or editorial board members. The handling editor may ask the authors for clarification, but the editors make the final call on whether a correction should be issued and, if so, what type of correction is appropriate.

  Article Removal

In very rare cases, a published article may need to be removed from the journal’s online platform. This would occur only if the article is clearly defamatory, violates someone else’s legal rights, is (or is likely to become) subject to a court order, or could pose a serious health risk if acted upon. In these situations, the article’s metadata (such as the title and author details) will remain available, but the full text will be replaced with a notice stating that the article has been removed for legal reasons.

  Article Replacement

If an article could create a serious health risk if its findings are followed, the authors may choose to retract the incorrect original and publish a corrected replacement. In these cases, the journal will follow the standard retraction process, but the retraction notice will also include a link to the corrected, republished version and provide the document’s revision history.