R-W-C Policy (Retraction, Withdrawal, and Correction)

1. Introduction

Journal of Oeconomia Syariah et Civitas is committed to upholding the integrity of the scholarly record in the fields of Islamic economics, sharia-based studies, and civic society. This policy defines the procedures for withdrawal, retraction, and correction of manuscripts and published articles to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical publishing practices.

2. Withdrawal Policy

2.1 Definition

Withdrawal refers to the removal of a manuscript before official publication, including manuscripts under review or accepted but not yet published online.

2.2 Grounds for Withdrawal

A manuscript may be withdrawn due to:

  • Author’s formal request with valid justification

  • Duplicate or simultaneous submission detected prior to publication

  • Significant errors identified before publication

  • Ethical concerns such as plagiarism or authorship disputes

2.3 Procedure

  • Authors must submit a written withdrawal request to the Editor-in-Chief.

  • The editorial board reviews the request.

  • If approved, the manuscript is removed from the journal system.

  • Withdrawn manuscripts will not receive a DOI and will not appear in the journal archive.

3. Retraction Policy

3.1 Definition

Retraction applies to articles that have already been published and are later found to contain serious ethical violations or fundamental flaws that invalidate the findings.

3.2 Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted for reasons including:

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Serious methodological or analytical errors

  • Ethical violations, including breaches of Islamic research ethics or sharia compliance

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest affecting research integrity

3.3 Procedure

  • Retractions may be initiated by authors, editors, or third parties.

  • The editorial board conducts a thorough investigation.

  • Authors are notified and given the opportunity to respond.

  • If retraction is confirmed:

    • The article remains accessible for transparency.

    • A Retraction Notice is published explaining the reason.

    • The article is clearly marked as “Retracted” in all versions.

3.4 Retraction Notice

The notice will:

  • Be linked to the original article

  • State the reasons for retraction clearly

  • Distinguish between honest error and misconduct

4. Correction Policy

4.1 Definition

A correction is issued when an article contains minor errors that do not compromise the validity or conclusions of the research.

4.2 Types of Corrections

  • Typographical or formatting errors

  • Errors in author names, affiliations, or acknowledgments

  • Minor inaccuracies in data, tables, or references

4.3 Procedure

  • Corrections may be requested by authors or identified by editors.

  • The editorial board evaluates the significance of the error.

  • A Correction Notice (Erratum or Corrigendum) is published.

  • The original article is updated with a link to the correction.

5. Editorial Responsibility

  • The Editor-in-Chief holds final authority over R-W-C decisions.

  • All decisions are made objectively and documented.

  • Confidentiality and fairness are maintained throughout the process.

6. Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring originality and accuracy of their work

  • Promptly informing the journal of errors or ethical concerns

  • Cooperating fully during investigations

7. Ethical Standards

This policy follows:

  • COPE Retraction Guidelines

  • International standards of scholarly publishing ethics

  • Ethical principles relevant to Islamic economics and sharia-based research

8. Policy Updates

Journal of Oeconomia Syariah et Civitas reserves the right to revise this policy in line with evolving ethical standards and publishing regulations.