Post-Publication Discussion, Correction and Retraction Policy

Post-Publication Discussion, Correction, and Retraction Policy

Indonesian Economic Review

1. General Provisions

Indonesian Economic Review is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of published scholarly works.

Publication does not end the scholarly responsibilities of authors or the journal management. Published articles remain subject to academic discussion, clarification, investigation, and corrective action when relevant new information or evidence emerges.

This policy covers post-publication discussion, article corrections, expressions of concern, article retractions, and procedures for maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

2. Post-Publication Discussion

Indonesian Economic Review welcomes researchers, academics, readers, and members of the scholarly community to submit scholarly comments, methodological critiques, responses, or questions concerning published articles.

Post-publication discussion aims to promote scholarly openness, support critical evaluation of research findings, and help identify potential errors that may not have been detected during the peer review process.

All scholarly discussions must be conducted professionally, based on evidence, and in accordance with the principles of ethical academic communication.

3. Mechanism for Submitting Comments

Post-publication comments or reports may be submitted to the editorial office through the official contact information provided on the journal's website.

Submitters are encouraged to provide the following information:

The title and identifying details of the article concerned.
The authors' names and the article's DOI, if available.
A description of the questions, criticisms, or findings being reported.
Supporting scholarly arguments and relevant evidence.
Contact information for further communication, where possible.

The editor will conduct an initial assessment of the relevance and substance of the comments.

4. Handling Scholarly Discussions

Relevant comments may be forwarded to the authors for a response or clarification.

If an issue concerns the interpretation of theories, methods, or research findings without indicating a material error, the editor may facilitate correspondence or another appropriate form of scholarly discussion.

If evidence suggests an error that may affect the reliability of the article, the editor may initiate an investigation in accordance with the journal's correction and retraction policy.

The journal is not obligated to publish every comment received. Comments that are irrelevant, personally offensive, contain confidential information, or lack an adequate scholarly basis may be rejected.

5. Article Corrections

A correction will be issued when an error is identified in a published article but does not invalidate the overall scholarly conclusions.

Errors that may require correction include:

Incorrect author information or institutional affiliations.
Errors in tables, figures, or supporting information.
Calculation or data presentation errors that do not invalidate the main conclusions.
Errors in methodological information that require clarification for readers.
Bibliographic errors or other important inaccuracies.

A correction will be published through a notice explaining the affected content and the reasons for the correction.

If the original article is updated, the changes must be clearly and transparently identified so that readers are aware of the post-publication revision.

6. Expression of Concern

The journal may publish an expression of concern when serious questions arise regarding the reliability or integrity of an article, but the investigation has not yet produced sufficient conclusions.

The purpose of such a statement is to inform readers that an issue concerning the article is under review.

An expression of concern does not constitute a final determination of whether misconduct has occurred. The notice may be updated once the investigation has been completed.

7. Article Retraction

An article may be retracted when sufficient evidence indicates that its findings are unreliable or that the publication contains serious issues affecting the integrity of the scholarly record.

Grounds for retraction may include:

Data fabrication or falsification that renders the findings unreliable.
Serious plagiarism or duplicate publication.
Methodological or analytical errors that substantially invalidate the research conclusions.
Serious violations of research ethics.
Material violations of rights or publication permissions.
Manipulation of the peer review process that compromises the validity of the publication decision.

Retraction decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the available evidence, and are not imposed automatically as a punishment against authors.

8. Article Retraction Procedure

The article retraction process follows these steps:

Receipt of a report or identification of a potential problem by the journal management.
Initial assessment of the evidence and the seriousness of the issue.
A request for clarification from the authors and other relevant parties.
Further investigation, including consultation with the relevant institution or independent experts where necessary.
An editorial decision based on the investigation findings.
Publication of a publicly accessible retraction notice.
Updating of article metadata and status information in accordance with the capabilities of the journal system and the requirements of indexing services and DOI registration agencies.

9. Publication of Retraction Notices

Retraction notices must be publicly accessible and explain the reasons for retraction clearly and factually.

The notice must identify the article, title, authors, publication source, and its relationship to the original article.

Retracted articles will, in principle, remain in the scholarly archive with a clear indication of their retracted status. Complete removal of content will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, such as a legal requirement, a serious privacy violation, or a risk to personal safety.

10. DOI and Publication Record

Articles that undergo correction or retraction must remain linked to their original publication records.

Updates to article status, metadata, and the links between the original article and its correction or retraction notice will be made in accordance with the applicable procedures of the journal system and DOI registration agency.

The history of corrections or retractions must not be concealed for the purpose of erasing the record of changes to the scholarly literature.

11. Responsibilities of Authors and Journal Management

Authors are required to promptly notify the editor if they discover a material error in a published article.

The journal management is responsible for assessing reports objectively, providing opportunities for clarification, documenting investigation findings, and taking proportionate action.

All decisions are intended to protect the integrity of the scholarly literature and serve the interests of readers and the academic community.

Indonesian Economic Review is committed to maintaining an accurate, transparent, and accountable scholarly record.