Correction and Retraction Policy

Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi dan Bisnis is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of all published articles. When errors are identified or concerns arise regarding an article's reliability, the journal will review the available information and determine proportionate action based on the nature of the issue and its impact on the scholarly record.

1. Article Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article and needs to be addressed to maintain the accuracy of the information. Corrections may concern typographical errors, author or affiliation details, tables, figures, data, or other content that does not require the article to be withdrawn in its entirety.

The editor will assess the nature and impact of the error before determining the appropriate form of correction. A correction notice should identify the material being corrected and be linked to the original article so that readers can understand the changes made.

2. Article Retractions

A retraction may be considered when credible evidence indicates that an article contains unreliable data or findings, plagiarism, data or image manipulation, unjustified duplicate publication, or serious violations of research and publication ethics.

The editor will evaluate the available evidence before making a decision. Where necessary, the editor may request clarification from the authors, relevant institutions, reviewers, or appropriate experts. A retraction decision must be based on an adequate evaluation and should not be made solely because of academic disagreement.

3. Expression of Concern

When a serious concern may affect the reliability of an article but the investigation has not yet reached a sufficiently conclusive outcome, the editor may publish an Expression of Concern. This notice informs readers that an issue affecting the article is under review.

The notice may be updated or followed by a correction or retraction once the evaluation has been completed.

4. Handling Procedure

Reports of errors or suspected misconduct may be submitted to the JIKB editorial team through the journal's official contact channels. Reports should identify the article, describe the concern, and provide available supporting evidence.

The editor will assess the report objectively and may request additional information or explanations from the relevant parties. Where appropriate, the editor may consult the author's institution or independent experts. Relevant parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond.

Editorial decisions will take into account the available evidence, the seriousness of the error or misconduct, its impact on the reliability of the article, and the principles of scholarly publication ethics.

5. Transparency and the Publication Record

Corrections, retractions, and Expressions of Concern will be clearly explained and, where possible, linked to the relevant article. Retracted articles may remain in the journal archive with clear retraction markings to preserve transparency and the history of publication.

JIKB aims to ensure that all corrective actions are undertaken responsibly, consistently, and proportionately to maintain the trust of readers, authors, and the academic community.