Correction & Retraction Policy

Effective date: 16 October 2026. This policy applies to all articles published in Hayula, including those published before this date.

Hayula: Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies is committed to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record. When errors or integrity concerns are identified in a published article, the journal addresses them openly and promptly, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Principle

Once published, an article becomes the version of record and will not be altered or removed without a formal public notice. Every notice is permanently linked to the original article. Authors cannot withdraw a published article; it may only be corrected or retracted in accordance with this policy.

Withdrawal Before Publication

Authors may withdraw a manuscript before publication by sending a written request signed by all authors, stating the reasons. The manuscript must not be submitted elsewhere until the editor has confirmed the withdrawal in writing.

Types of Post-Publication Notices

Erratum. An erratum corrects a significant error introduced by the journal during copyediting, typesetting, or publication, such as incorrect author names, affiliations, DOIs, or metadata.

Corrigendum. A corrigendum corrects a significant error made by the authors, such as incorrect data, tables, figures, references, or funding information, that does not affect the main findings or conclusions.

Expression of Concern. An expression of concern is issued when there are serious doubts about the reliability or integrity of an article, but the evidence is inconclusive or an investigation is ongoing. Once the matter is resolved, it is followed by a correction, a retraction, or a statement that the concern has been resolved.

Retraction. An article is retracted when its findings are unreliable because of major error or research misconduct, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication or falsification, unethical research, or compromised peer review. The retraction notice states whether the retraction results from honest error or from misconduct.

Removal. The full text of an article is removed only in exceptional cases, such as legal infringement, defamation, or a serious risk to safety. The title, authors, DOI, and an explanatory notice remain online.

Minor errors. Minor errors that do not affect the meaning or the scholarly record, such as spelling, punctuation, or formatting, are normally not corrected.

Who May Request or Report

  • The corresponding author may request a correction or retraction on behalf of, and with the written agreement of, all co-authors.
  • Readers, reviewers, editors, or institutions may report a suspected error or integrity concern.
  • The Editor-in-Chief may initiate a correction, expression of concern, or retraction based on the journal’s own assessment, even without the authors’ agreement.

Procedure for Corrections

  1. Send a request to journalhayula@unj.ac.id with the subject “Correction request – [article DOI]”. Include the exact location of the error, the incorrect text, the proposed correction, and a brief explanation.
  2. The editorial office acknowledges receipt within 7 working days.
  3. The editors assess the request, consult the authors where necessary, and decide whether an erratum, a corrigendum, or no correction is required.
  4. The authors approve the wording of the notice, normally within 14 days.
  5. The notice is published, normally within 60 days of the editorial decision.

Procedure for Retractions

  1. The editors review the evidence, consulting experts or the authors’ institution where necessary.
  2. The authors are informed and given 30 days to respond.
  3. The Editor-in-Chief makes and documents the final decision.
  4. A notice entitled “Retraction: [Article Title]” is published, stating the reason for the retraction, who initiated it, and whether the authors agree.

How Notices Are Published

  • Each notice has its own title (e.g., “Corrigendum: [Article Title]”), its own DOI, and a two-way link to the original article.
  • The original article remains online. Its first page carries a note giving the date and nature of the correction.
  • Retracted articles remain online with a “RETRACTED” watermark on every page.
  • Notices are listed in the table of contents of the next issue, and their metadata are deposited with Crossref.
  • No fees are charged for corrections or retractions.