Retraction Policy

Forschungsforum Law Journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. In cases where published articles are found to contain serious errors, ethical violations, or research misconduct, the journal will take appropriate corrective action, including retraction, expression of concern, or correction.

1. Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted on the following grounds:

  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data or research findings.
  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, that substantially reproduces previously published work without proper attribution.
  • Duplicate or redundant publication of the same article in more than one journal without disclosure.
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the interpretation or conclusion of the research.
  • Authorship disputes where individuals are included or excluded without proper justification.
  • Ethical violations in research involving human subjects or sensitive data.
  • Court orders or legal findings requiring removal of the article.

2. Retraction Procedure

The retraction process follows these steps:

  1. A complaint or concern is submitted to the editorial team at flj@upnvj.ac.id.
  2. The Editor-in-Chief reviews the concern and initiates an internal investigation.
  3. The author(s) are notified and given the opportunity to respond.
  4. If the investigation confirms the violation, the Editor-in-Chief decides on the appropriate corrective action.
  5. A retraction notice is published in the next available issue and linked to the original article.
  6. The original article is marked as retracted in the OJS system and all indexing databases where applicable.

3. Retraction Notice

All retraction notices will clearly state:

  • The title and authors of the retracted article.
  • The reason for retraction.
  • The date the retraction was issued.

The original article will remain accessible on the journal website with a clear watermark or notice indicating its retracted status. The DOI of the original article will be retained and linked to the retraction notice.

4. Expression of Concern

In cases where an investigation is ongoing or inconclusive, the Editor-in-Chief may issue an Expression of Concern to alert readers while the matter is being reviewed. This notice will be updated or replaced once a final decision is reached.

5. Correction and Erratum

For minor errors that do not affect the core findings or conclusions of an article, the journal will publish a Correction or Erratum notice. This applies to typographical errors, incorrect data presentation, or missing information that does not constitute research misconduct.

6. Appeals

Authors who disagree with a retraction decision may submit a formal appeal to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days of notification. The appeal must include new evidence or a substantive rebuttal of the findings. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board.

This policy is consistent with the retraction guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).