Correction and Retraction

The Journal of Islamic Studies is committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of the scientific record. In cases where errors, inaccuracies, or ethical issues arise after the publication of an article, the journal has clear procedures for addressing these issues through corrections or retractions. This policy ensures transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

1. Correction Policy

A correction is issued when there is a significant error in a published article that does not undermine the overall findings or conclusions but requires modification or clarification. Corrections are typically made to address issues such as:

• Minor errors: These may include typographical errors, inaccuracies in data, incorrect references, or small formatting issues that do not affect the interpretation or validity of the research.

• Clarifications: These could include clarifying a specific point or adding missing information that does not alter the conclusions of the paper.

Procedure for Issuing Corrections:

• Author's Request: If an author identifies a mistake or oversight in their published article, they are required to notify the editorial office as soon as possible.

• Review of the Correction: The editor will review the correction request and consult with the relevant parties (e.g., reviewers or experts) to determine whether a correction is necessary.

• Publication of the Correction: If the correction is deemed necessary, a formal correction notice will be published in the journal, with a clear indication of the changes made. The correction will include a link to the original article and an explanation of the modification.

• Transparency: The correction notice will include details of the specific changes made to the original article, and the corrected version will be updated in the journal’s online repository.

2. Retraction Policy

A retraction is issued when a published article is found to have significant issues that undermine its credibility, accuracy, or integrity. This may include cases of scientific misconduct, data fabrication or falsification, plagiarism, or serious ethical violations. Retractions are typically made when the article’s findings cannot be trusted due to fundamental flaws or errors that cannot be corrected in a way that maintains the integrity of the academic record.

Reasons for Retraction:

• Plagiarism: If an article is found to contain plagiarized material or fails to give proper credit to the original sources.

• Data Fabrication or Falsification: If the data presented in the article is found to be fabricated, falsified, or manipulated in any way.

• Ethical Violations: In cases where the research was conducted unethically, such as failure to obtain proper consent from human participants, animal abuse, or failure to adhere to ethical research standards.

• Significant Errors: If the article contains errors or misinterpretations of data that significantly alter its findings and conclusions.

• Duplicate Publication: If the article has been previously published in another journal or conference proceedings without proper acknowledgment.

Procedure for Issuing Retractions:

• Notification and Investigation: If a retraction is necessary, the editor will first notify the author(s) of the issue. The editor will investigate the claim, including gathering evidence and consulting with relevant experts and parties.

• Author’s Response: Authors will be given an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised and explain the situation. If they acknowledge the error or misconduct, they will be asked to provide a statement regarding the retraction.

• Decision to Retraction: After reviewing the evidence and responses, the editor will make a decision to issue a retraction. If the retraction is warranted, the journal will issue a formal retraction notice.

• Retracted Article: A retraction notice will be published alongside the retracted article. This notice will explain the reason for the retraction in clear terms and will include a statement that the article is no longer considered part of the scientific record. The retracted article will remain available online but will be marked as retracted to ensure transparency.

• Public Disclosure: The retraction notice will be openly accessible, and the reasons for the retraction will be publicly stated to maintain transparency. The journal may also inform the wider academic community, including indexing services, to ensure that readers and other scholars are aware of the retraction.

3. Post-Retraction Handling

• Linking Retracted Articles: The retracted article will remain accessible in the journal’s digital archive but will be clearly labeled as retracted with a prominent notice on the article page. A hyperlink to the retraction notice will be included for context.

• Updating the Record: The retraction will be recorded in the article’s metadata, and any citations of the retracted article will be flagged as retracted in future bibliometric databases (e.g., Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science).

• Prevention of Further Misuse: Authors and researchers are expected to be transparent and responsible in their handling of research. Retracted articles will not be promoted or included in any journal impact analysis or academic rankings.

4. Ethical Considerations in Correction and Retraction

• Integrity and Accountability: Both corrections and retractions ensure the accuracy and integrity of the academic record. The Journal of Islamic Studies takes any form of misconduct, including plagiarism, falsification of data, or ethical violations, seriously. The journal's procedures aim to preserve the credibility of its published content.

• Confidentiality: Throughout the correction and retraction process, confidentiality is maintained to protect the privacy of the authors and other involved parties. However, when necessary, the journal will disclose information to safeguard academic integrity.

• Prevention: The Journal of Islamic Studies uses these processes as part of a wider effort to prevent misconduct. The journal encourages authors to carefully review their work before submission and ensures that rigorous peer review processes are in place to detect and address errors before publication.

5. Author Responsibilities

• Authors are encouraged to take responsibility for their research and ensure that it adheres to the highest standards of scientific integrity.

• If authors discover errors or misconduct in their published articles, they are expected to notify the editorial team promptly and work collaboratively to correct the record.

• Authors must also provide appropriate and transparent explanations when addressing requests for corrections or retractions.

By following these procedures, the Journal of Islamic Studies ensures the highest levels of academic integrity and transparency. The policies surrounding corrections and retractions are designed to maintain the trust of the academic community and ensure that the journal’s published content remains reliable and credible.