Correction and Retraction Policy

At-Ta'dib: Jurnal Ilmiah Prodi Pendidikan Agama Islam is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record. In certain circumstances, published articles may require correction, clarification, expression of concern, or retraction to preserve academic integrity and comply with international standards of publication ethics. All corrective actions are carried out in accordance with recognized best practices and ethical guidelines, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Corrections to Published Articles

When errors or omissions are identified in a published article that do not compromise the validity of the study's findings or conclusions, the journal will issue an appropriate correction notice.

a. Corrigendum

A Corrigendum is published when the error originates from the author(s), including but not limited to:

  • Incorrect author information;
  • Errors in citations or references;
  • Minor inaccuracies in text, tables, or figures;
  • Omitted funding information or acknowledgments.

b. Erratum

An Erratum is published when the error is introduced during the editorial, production, or publication process, including:

  • Layout or formatting errors;
  • Missing figures, tables, or supplementary materials;
  • Copyediting mistakes that affect the accuracy or clarity of the publication.

Procedures for Corrections

  1. The original article will remain accessible on the journal website.
  2. A separate Correction Notice will be published and linked directly to the original article.
  3. The correction notice will clearly describe the nature of the error and the corresponding correction.
  4. Where appropriate, the PDF version of the article may be updated with a note indicating the date and nature of the correction.
  5. The journal will ensure that all correction notices are properly indexed and linked within the publication record.

2. Article Retractions

A retraction serves as a formal mechanism for correcting the scholarly record when a published article is found to contain serious flaws or ethical violations that invalidate its findings or compromise its integrity.

An article published in At-Ta'dib: Jurnal Ilmiah Prodi Pendidikan Agama Islam may be retracted if:

  • There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to fabrication, falsification, significant methodological errors, or serious miscalculations.
  • The article has been previously published elsewhere without appropriate disclosure, permission, or justification (duplicate or redundant publication).
  • The article contains substantial plagiarism, copyright infringement, or improperly attributed material.
  • Significant conflicts of interest were concealed and materially affected the integrity of the publication.
  • The research was conducted in violation of accepted ethical standards or without the necessary ethical approvals.
  • The article contains data or information that fundamentally undermine the validity of the published conclusions.

Retraction Procedures

  1. The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board will conduct a thorough investigation, which may involve consultation with authors, reviewers, institutional representatives, or independent experts.

  2. Authors will be provided with an opportunity to respond to the allegations before a final decision is made.

  3. If retraction is warranted, the journal will publish a formal Retraction Notice entitled:

    “Retraction: [Article Title]”

  4. The Retraction Notice will be permanently linked to the original article.

  5. The original article will remain available as part of the scholarly record; however, the PDF version will be clearly marked with the watermark “RETRACTED” on each page.

  6. The article's abstract and metadata page will include a clear explanation of the reasons for the retraction.

3. Article Removal

In exceptional and highly limited circumstances, an article may be removed from the journal's online platform.

Article removal will only be considered when:

  • A court order or other legal requirement mandates removal.
  • The content poses a serious risk to public safety, privacy, or individual rights.
  • The article contains defamatory material or violates applicable laws and regulations.
  • Retaining the article online would result in significant legal liability for the journal or publisher.

In such cases, the article text will be removed and replaced by a notice explaining the reason for its removal while preserving the bibliographic information whenever possible.

4. Expressions of Concern

The Editor-in-Chief may issue an Expression of Concern when there are unresolved questions regarding the integrity or reliability of a published article, including situations where:

  • Evidence of potential misconduct exists but remains inconclusive.
  • An institutional or journal investigation is ongoing and has not yet reached a final determination.
  • Serious concerns have been raised, but obtaining conclusive evidence is expected to require an extended period of time.
  • The available information is insufficient to justify immediate correction or retraction.

An Expression of Concern will remain associated with the article until the matter is resolved through correction, retraction, or closure of the investigation.

5. Reporting Errors and Concerns

Authors, readers, reviewers, and members of the academic community who identify significant errors, inconsistencies, ethical concerns, or potential misconduct in any article published by At-Ta'dib: Jurnal Ilmiah Prodi Pendidikan Agama Islam are encouraged to notify the Editorial Office promptly through the journal's official communication channels.

Reports should include:

  • The title of the article;
  • Author name(s);
  • Volume, issue, and DOI (if available);
  • A detailed description of the concern;
  • Relevant supporting evidence or documentation.

All reports will be reviewed objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with the journal's ethical policies and established procedures.