Article Correction, Retraction, and Withdrawal Policy

Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. Requests to withdraw manuscripts and concerns about published articles are assessed by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies and relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Withdrawal Before Peer Review

Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript before the peer review process begins. The request must be submitted in writing to the editorial office stating the reason for withdrawal.

Withdrawal During Peer Review

Withdrawal during the peer review process is discouraged because the manuscript is already under evaluation by reviewers. Authors who wish to withdraw their manuscript during this stage must provide a clear explanation and obtain approval from the Editor.

Withdrawal After Acceptance

Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, withdrawal requests will only be considered under exceptional circumstances. The editorial team will evaluate the request before making a final decision.

Corrections and Retractions After Publication

Corrections

When an error is identified in a published article but the main findings and conclusions remain reliable, the editorial team may publish a correction notice. The notice should describe the error and the correction, identify the affected article, and be linked to it. Where feasible, the published article will also carry a clear link to the correction. Corrections will be assessed according to their significance and impact on the scholarly record.

Retractions

If a published article is found to contain significant errors, plagiarism, unethical research practices, or data fabrication that undermine the reliability or integrity of the work, the journal may retract the article. Retraction decisions will follow relevant COPE guidance and will be made following an appropriate editorial assessment, including an opportunity for authors to respond where practicable.

A retraction notice will be published and linked to the original article to maintain transparency in the academic record. The notice will identify the article, explain the reason for retraction as clearly as possible, and indicate who is retracting it. Retracted articles should remain accessible and clearly marked as retracted, except where removal is required for compelling legal, privacy, or safety reasons.

How Concerns Are Handled

Authors, readers, reviewers, or other concerned parties may report potential errors or concerns about published articles to the journal through its official contact channel. The Editor-in-Chief, together with the Editorial Board as appropriate, will assess the available information, seek clarification from relevant parties, and determine whether a correction, retraction, or other notice is warranted. Where an allegation requires institutional investigation, the journal may contact the relevant institution.

Expressions of Concern

When serious concerns about a published article arise but the available evidence is inconclusive or an investigation is ongoing, the journal may publish an expression of concern. The notice will be clearly identified and linked to the article. It may be updated or followed by a correction or retraction when further evidence becomes available.

Author Responsibility

Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure that their manuscript is ready for publication and not under consideration by other journals before submitting it to Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery).

Unethical withdrawal practices, such as submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously, are strictly prohibited.

Related policy: Publication Ethics — Allegations of Research Misconduct.