Sriwijaya Crimen and Legal Studies (SCLS) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes its responsibility to correct published articles when errors are identified and to retract articles when there is compelling evidence that their findings, content, or publication process are seriously compromised. All correction and retraction decisions will be handled fairly, transparently, and in accordance with established publication ethics principles and relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article and requires formal amendment to ensure the accuracy or clarity of the scholarly record. Such errors may include mistakes in author names or affiliations, typographical errors affecting the interpretation of the text, inaccurate references, incorrect data, or other factual or editorial inaccuracies.
The editorial team will assess the nature and significance of the reported error and determine whether a formal correction is necessary. Minor typographical or formatting errors that do not affect the meaning, interpretation, or integrity of the article may not require a separate correction notice.
Where a correction is warranted, SCLS will publish a clearly identified correction notice describing the error and the corresponding amendment. The notice will be linked to the original article to ensure that readers can readily identify the correction. The original publication will remain part of the scholarly record, with the correction documented transparently.
Retraction may be considered when there is clear and compelling evidence that a published article is unreliable or that its publication violates fundamental standards of research or publication integrity. Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to:
Retraction will not be used solely to resolve differences of academic opinion, disagreements with an article's conclusions, or criticism of an author's legal or scholarly interpretation. The decision must be based on the evidence, the seriousness of the concern, and the need to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.
Concerns regarding errors, possible misconduct, or the reliability of a published article may be reported to the SCLS editorial office by authors, readers, reviewers, researchers, or other interested parties. Reports should identify the article concerned, explain the nature of the issue, and provide supporting evidence where available.
Upon receiving a report, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether further investigation is warranted. Where necessary, the journal may request clarification from the authors, consult independent experts, contact relevant institutions, or seek additional evidence.
All concerns will be handled impartially and confidentially to the extent appropriate. Authors will ordinarily be informed of the concerns and given a reasonable opportunity to respond, unless doing so would compromise a legitimate investigation or the protection of the scholarly record.
The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Editorial Board or independent experts where appropriate, will determine the appropriate action based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the issue.
Possible outcomes include no further action, correction of the published article, publication of an expression of concern while an investigation remains unresolved, or retraction of the article.
Decisions will be made independently and without undue influence from authors, reviewers, institutions, sponsors, or other interested parties. Where an editor has a conflict of interest, the matter will be referred to an independent editor or another appropriately appointed person.
When an article is retracted, SCLS will publish a formal retraction notice that clearly identifies the affected article and explains the reasons for the decision in sufficient detail to inform readers. The notice will be linked to the original article and will identify the date of retraction.
The original article will ordinarily remain accessible, clearly marked as retracted, to preserve the transparency and traceability of the scholarly record. The retraction notice and associated metadata will be maintained in a manner that allows readers, indexing services, and other scholarly communication platforms to identify the article's retracted status.
Where appropriate, SCLS will notify relevant indexing services and other publication platforms of the correction or retraction.
Authors may submit a reasoned appeal against a correction or retraction decision by providing relevant evidence and explaining the grounds for reconsideration. Appeals must be submitted to the editorial office within a reasonable period specified by the journal.
An appeal will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editor who was not directly responsible for the original decision, where practicable. The journal may seek independent expert advice before reaching a final determination. The outcome of the appeal will be communicated to the relevant parties.
An appeal will not automatically suspend measures necessary to protect readers or preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
SCLS is committed to ensuring that corrections and retractions are proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the issues identified. The journal will seek to protect the rights of authors, maintain fairness in editorial procedures, and provide readers with accurate information about the reliability and status of published research.
Through transparent correction and retraction procedures, SCLS aims to uphold responsible scholarly communication, public trust, and the integrity of legal scholarship.
