RETRACTION-CORRECTIONS

RETRACTION–CORRECTIONS

Wastu Adabia: Journal of Language and Literature

Retraction and/or Corrections

Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing a manuscript once it has entered the publication process (including review, copyediting, layout, and other editorial stages). At that point, Wastu Adabia: Journal of Language and Literature has already invested substantial time and editorial resources.

If, under exceptional circumstances, the author(s) insist on withdrawing the manuscript, they will be required to compensate the journal for the resources expended. The withdrawal fee is IDR x,xxx,xxx, payable upon the author’s official withdrawal request sent via email to the Editor using the same email address used during submission.

Grounds for Retraction

Editors may consider retracting a published article if:

  1. Clear evidence shows that the findings are unreliable, whether due to major errors (e.g., miscalculation, methodological flaws) or research misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or falsification, including image manipulation).

  2. The article constitutes plagiarism.

  3. The findings were previously published elsewhere without appropriate citation, acknowledgment, or permission (redundant or duplicate publication).

  4. It contains data, materials, or content used without proper authorization.

  5. Copyright violations or other serious legal concerns exist (e.g., libel, privacy breaches).

  6. The research was conducted unethically.

  7. The article was accepted or published based on compromised or manipulated peer-review processes.

  8. Author(s) failed to disclose significant competing interests that could have influenced editorial decisions or interpretation of results.

Retraction Notices

A retraction notice will:

  • Be linked to the original article in all online versions.

  • Clearly identify the retracted article (title, authors, citation).

  • Be clearly labeled as a retraction.

  • Be issued promptly to minimize potential negative impact.

  • Be freely accessible to all readers.

  • State who is issuing the retraction.

  • Provide the reason(s) for retraction.

  • Be written factually, objectively, and without inflammatory language.

When Retraction Is Not Appropriate

Retraction is generally not appropriate when:

  • The authorship is disputed but the validity of the research remains intact.

  • The main findings remain reliable and the issue can be addressed through a correction.

  • Evidence for misconduct is inconclusive or pending further institutional investigation.

  • Conflicts of interest were disclosed late but do not materially affect the conclusions.

Expression of Concern

Editors may issue an expression of concern if:

  • Evidence of misconduct is inconclusive.

  • Findings appear unreliable but no institutional investigation is planned.

  • The investigation process is believed to be unfair, biased, or incomplete.

  • The investigation is ongoing and results will take considerable time.

Corrections

Editors may issue a correction if:

  • A small part of the publication is misleading due to an honest error.

  • There is an error in the author list (e.g., omitted or incorrectly included contributors).

Ethical Basis

All retraction, correction, and editorial decision processes follow the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in scholarly publishing.