Retraction & Correction

Khidmati: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and credibility of scientific publications, particularly in reports of community service activities. Therefore, this journal has established a policy Retraction (article withdrawal) And Correction (article improvement) as a mechanism for addressing scientific misconduct and violations of publication ethics. This policy refers to international principles such as those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Khidmati Retraction & Correction Policy Table

No	Aspect	Provision
1	Reasons for Retraction	Plagiarism, fabrication/falsification of data, duplication of publications
2	Scientific Error	Fatal errors in methods, results, or reporting of activities
3	Ethical Violation	Lack of public consent, copyright infringement
4	Investigation Process	Carried out by editors by involving reviewers/related parties
5	Author's Right to Clarification	The author was given the opportunity to provide an explanation
6	Retraction Decision	Determined by the editor based on valid evidence
7	Retraction Publication	The article remains available with the status “Retracted”
8	Article Tagging	Given a watermark or withdrawal information
9	Correction	Erratum or corrigendum for minor errors
10	Transparency	Reasons for withdrawal/repair are announced publicly

Explanation

The Retraction & Correction Policy at Khidmati: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat aims to ensure that every published article maintains scientific validity and provides tangible benefits to the community. Retractions are issued when serious violations such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or errors in reporting activities are found that could mislead readers or harm the community.

The article withdrawal process begins with an investigation by the editor, which may involve reviewers and relevant parties, including the author's institution. Authors are given the opportunity to provide clarification before a final decision is made. If violations are proven, the article will be withdrawn and will remain visible in the journal system with a special "Retracted" label to maintain transparency and academic track record.

Meanwhile, for errors that are minor and do not affect the main substance, the journal will publish Correction in the form of an erratum or corrigendum. This allows corrections to be made without having to withdraw the entire article.

In the context of community service, ethical aspects are crucial, including ensuring public consent and participation and avoiding negative impacts. With this policy, Khidmati strives to maintain public trust, improve publication quality, and ensure that every published scientific work is accurate, ethical, and beneficial to the wider community.