Crossmark Policy Page
All articles published in Buletin Ilmiah Litbang Perdagangan (BILP) are assigned a DOI and undergo permanent publication, irrespective of the outcome of subsequent peer review processes.
All content, inclusive of articles pending peer review, is permanently archived in BRIN ejournal portal. Subsequently, all versions of articles that successfully pass peer review will be archived in BILP archive page.
Authors have the flexibility to revise, modify, and update their articles by publishing new versions, which are documented in the article’s history. However, once individual versions are published, they cannot be altered or withdrawn and remain permanently accessible on the BRIN ejournal. BRIN Publishing is an active participant in the CrossMark scheme, a collaborative initiative among multiple publishers, designed to provide readers with a standardized method to locate the most current version of an article. Adhering to CrossMark policies, BRIN Publishing is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its published content and promptly notifying readers of any changes if they occur.
Selecting the CrossMark logo, located at the top of each BILP article, provides the current status of the article and guides you to the latest published version. Additionally, it may offer supplementary details, such as new peer review reports.
To uphold the integrity and comprehensiveness of the scholarly record, the following policies will be implemented for correcting published content. These policies reflect current best practices within the scholarly publishing and library communities :
Correction to an Article
In traditional journals, where articles undergo peer review before publication, Corrections (or Errata) are issued to inform readers of errors identified in the article after its final publication.
In contrast, articles in BILP undergo post-publication peer review, and publication is not considered 'final' as new versions can be added at any time. Any potential errors discovered during the peer review process may be highlighted in the published peer review reports, which are integral to the article. Authors have the ability to publish revised versions, and any errors identified during peer review or thereafter can be rectified by publishing new versions. Corrections and alterations in comparison to the previous version are always summarized in the ‘Amendments’ section at the beginning of a new version.
Retraction
Articles may be retracted for several reasons, including:
- honest errors reported by the authors (for example, errors due to the mixing up of samples or use of a scientific tool or equipment that is found subsequently to be faulty)
- research misconduct (data fabrication)
- duplicate or overlapping publication
- fraudulent use of data
- clear plagiarism
- unethical research
In the event of an article being retracted, the Retraction notice will transparently state the reason for retraction and the entity initiating the retraction. The notice will be linked to the retracted article, which typically remains accessible on the site, clearly marked as retracted, including the PDF version.
Retractions generally occur either at the authors’ request or as initiated by the publisher following an institutional investigation. It is essential to recognize, within BILP's publication framework, that akin to traditional journals, a retracted article does not become 'unpublished' or 'withdrawn' to facilitate publication elsewhere. Retractions typically arise due to serious concerns rendering the study, or significant portions thereof, unsuitable for inclusion in the scientific literature anywhere.
The removal of content from a retracted article would only transpire under legal constraints affecting the publisher, copyright holder, or author(s). For instance, removal might be warranted if the article is evidently defamatory, infringes upon legal rights, or is subject to a court order. In such instances, bibliographic information for the article will persist on the site alongside details regarding the circumstances necessitating content removal.
In rare circumstances, such as the publication of false or inaccurate data posing significant health risks if acted upon, original incorrect version(s) may be removed, and a corrected version published. The rationale for this partial removal will be clearly elucidated on the latest version.
Editorial Note
If there is a potential, not yet resolved, problem with an article, it may be appropriate to alert readers with an Editorial Note. Such an Editorial Note may be added, for example, if the journal receives information that research or publication misconduct might have taken place, or that there is a serious dispute between authors or between the authors and third parties. The Editorial Note will usually be posted while further investigations take place and until a more permanent solution has been found (e.g. the publication of a revised ‘corrected’ version, or a Retraction).
Expression Of Concern
In rare cases, BILP may decide to publish an Expression of Concern, which is linked to the problematic article, if there are serious concerns about an article but no conclusive evidence can be obtained that would unequivocally justify a Retraction. This may include:
- if there is inconclusive evidence of research or publication misconduct
- there is evidence that there are problems with the article, but the authors’ institution will not investigate the case
- an investigation into alleged misconduct has not been impartial or conclusive
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