Policy Statement

The Jurnal Hukum Saraswati (JHS) recognizes the substantial effort invested by authors in preparing and revising manuscripts and reflects this commitment through a rigorous peer-review and editorial process. Nevertheless, there are circumstances in which published articles require correction or retraction for scientific, ethical, or legal reasons. Such actions are undertaken with utmost seriousness and only when necessary to preserve the accuracy, credibility, and integrity of the scholarly record.

This policy is designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and consistency in post-publication practices, while safeguarding the reliability and completeness of the journal’s electronic archives for the benefit of researchers, readers, and library repositories.

Retraction

The Jurnal Hukum Saraswati (JHS) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Retraction may be necessary in cases where the validity or ethical standing of a published article is fundamentally compromised. Articles may be retracted under the following circumstances:

• Clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to research misconduct, including but not limited to data fabrication, falsification, or citation manipulation, or as a result of honest but critical errors (e.g., major miscalculations or methodological flaws).
• Redundant or duplicate publication, where substantial portions of the work have been previously published elsewhere without appropriate disclosure, permission, or justification.
• Serious ethical violations, including plagiarism, misuse of confidential peer-review material, or inappropriate authorship practices.

To ensure adherence to best publication practices and consistency with the COPE Retraction Guidelines, the Jurnal Hukum Saraswati (JHS) follows the procedures outlined below:

• Potential grounds for retraction are brought to the attention of the journal editor.
• The editor conducts an initial assessment and follows the relevant COPE flowcharts, including providing the author(s) with an opportunity to respond.
• The findings and recommendations are reviewed, where necessary, in consultation with the journal’s Ethics Advisory Board to ensure a fair, consistent, and principled decision-making process.
• The final decision regarding retraction is formally communicated to the author(s) and, where appropriate, to relevant institutions.
• A retraction notice is published online and in the next available issue of the journal. The notice clearly identifies the retracted article, states the reason for retraction, and links to the original publication.
• Where authors retain copyright, they do not possess an unconditional right to retract a published article. In all cases, the integrity of the scholarly record takes precedence, and COPE Retraction Guidelines remain fully applicable.

Article Correction

The Jurnal Hukum Saraswati (JHS) may issue a correction when a published article remains largely reliable but contains errors that require clarification or amendment. Corrections may be considered in the following situations:

• A limited portion of the article contains inaccurate or misleading information arising from an honest error that does not invalidate the overall findings.
• Errors in authorship or contributorship, such as the omission of a qualified author or the inclusion of an individual who does not meet authorship criteria.

Corrections to peer-reviewed content are classified as follows:

• Publisher Correction (Erratum): Issued to correct significant errors introduced during the production or publication process that affect the integrity of the article or the reputation of the authors or the journal.
• Author Correction (Corrigendum): Issued to address significant errors made by the author(s) that impact the scholarly record or interpretation of the work.
• Addendum: Issued to provide additional information, clarification, or updates that complement the original article without altering its core conclusions.

Decisions regarding the issuance and type of correction are made by the Editor(s), potentially in consultation with reviewers or Editorial Board members. While authors are invited to provide clarification, the final determination rests with the Editors.

Article Removal

In exceptional and rare circumstances, an article may be removed from the journal’s online platform. This action is limited to cases involving defamation, infringement of legal rights, court orders, or serious risks to public health. When an article is removed, its metadata (including title and authorship) will remain accessible, accompanied by a clear notice explaining the reason for removal.

Article Replacement

In situations where a published article poses a serious risk if acted upon—such as in cases involving public health or safety—the authors may retract the original article and replace it with a corrected version. In such cases, the retraction procedures outlined above apply, and the retraction notice will include a link to the corrected article along with a transparent record of the publication history.