Retraction and Correction

Darunnajah in Economics (DIEC) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the published scholarly record. The journal may publish corrections or retract articles when necessary to address errors or violations of publication ethics.

Correction

A correction may be published when an error is identified in a published article that does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the research.

Corrections may include:

  • errors in text, tables, figures, or references;
  • incorrect author information;
  • minor errors that affect the clarity or accuracy of the article;
  • other errors that can be corrected without invalidating the main findings.

A correction notice will clearly identify the original article and describe the changes made.

Retraction

An article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that its findings or content are unreliable or when serious publication misconduct has occurred.

Reasons for retraction may include:

  • plagiarism;
  • fabrication or falsification of data;
  • duplicate or redundant publication;
  • serious methodological or analytical errors;
  • unethical research practices;
  • fraudulent authorship;
  • manipulation of the peer-review process;
  • other serious violations of publication ethics.

A retraction does not normally mean that the article is removed completely from the journal's archive. The original article will remain accessible with a clear RETRACTED notice and a link to the retraction statement, in order to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Retraction Process

When a potential problem is identified, the editorial team will conduct an appropriate assessment. The authors may be contacted for clarification and supporting information.

Where necessary, DIEC may consult reviewers, independent experts, or the authors' affiliated institutions before making a final decision.

The final decision to correct or retract an article is made by the editorial team based on the available evidence and relevant publication-ethics principles.

Post-Publication Concerns

Readers, authors, reviewers, and researchers may report concerns regarding a published article to the editorial office.

DIEC will assess credible concerns and take appropriate action when necessary to protect the accuracy and integrity of the published scholarly record.

The journal may publish a Correction, Retraction, or Expression of Concern depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue.