Retraction and Correction Policy

Bineka (Bisnis Ekonomi Akuntansi) is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors, ethical concerns, or publication problems are identified in a submitted, accepted, or published manuscript, the journal will take appropriate action in a transparent and timely manner in accordance with editorial best practices and the principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Corrections

A correction may be issued when a published article contains an error that does not invalidate the overall findings of the work but requires formal amendment for the sake of clarity, accuracy, or completeness. Corrections may relate to author names, affiliations, correspondence details, acknowledgments, funding information, references, tables, figures, metadata, or limited factual inaccuracies that do not compromise the main results and conclusions of the article.If the error originates from the author, the journal may publish a corrigendum. If the error originates from the editorial or production process, the journal may publish an erratum. All corrections will be clearly identified, linked to the original article, and made part of the permanent publication record so that readers can understand the nature of the amendment.

Minor typographical or formatting errors that do not affect the meaning, interpretation, citation, or scientific reliability of the article may be corrected at the editorial level without issuing a separate formal notice. However, any substantive correction affecting the understanding or use of the article will be accompanied by a transparent correction notice.

Authors are responsible for notifying the editorial office promptly if they discover a significant error in their published work. Editors, reviewers, and readers may also report suspected errors or inaccuracies, and the editorial team will assess each case based on the seriousness of the issue and its potential effect on the article’s reliability.

2. Retractions

A retraction may be issued when a published article is found to be seriously flawed or ethically problematic to the extent that its findings, conclusions, or publication status can no longer be relied upon. Retraction may be considered in cases including, but not limited to, fabrication or falsification of data, plagiarism, redundant or duplicate publication, major analytical or methodological error, unethical research, copyright infringement, manipulated peer review, undisclosed conflicts that invalidate the work, or other forms of serious publication misconduct.

The decision to retract an article will follow an editorial assessment and, where necessary, an investigation involving the editorial board, authors, and, if relevant, the authors’ affiliated institutions. The journal will evaluate the available evidence carefully and provide the corresponding author with an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made, except in cases where immediate editorial action is necessary to protect the scholarly record.

Retracted articles will not ordinarily be removed from the journal website because maintaining the scholarly record requires transparency. Instead, the article will remain accessible online but will be clearly marked as Retracted, and a retraction notice will be published stating the reason for retraction, the basis of the decision, and whether the retraction was initiated by the author, editor, or publisher.

3. Expression of Concern

The journal may publish an Expression of Concern when serious doubts arise regarding the integrity, reliability, or ethical basis of a published article, but the available evidence is inconclusive or an investigation is still ongoing. This mechanism is used to alert readers to potential problems while preserving fairness to all parties until a final editorial determination can be made.

An Expression of Concern may later be followed by a correction, retraction, or statement confirming the article’s validity, depending on the outcome of the investigation. All such notices will be permanently linked to the affected article in order to preserve transparency in the publication record.

4. Article Removal and Replacement

As a general rule, Bineka prefers correction or retraction over complete removal of published content in order to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record. Full removal of an article from the journal website will be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as clear legal violations, defamation, court order, serious risk to public safety, or other circumstances where maintaining online access is not legally or ethically permissible.

If removal is exceptionally necessary, the journal will retain the article’s bibliographic information and replace the original content with a public notice explaining that the article has been removed and stating the reason, to the extent legally permitted.

5. Post-publication requests

Requests for correction, clarification, or retraction may be submitted by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, or institutions. All requests should be made in writing to the editorial office with sufficient detail, including the title of the article, the name of the author, the volume/issue if available, and a clear explanation of the concern together with supporting evidence where possible.

The editorial office will review the request, determine whether preliminary clarification is sufficient, and escalate the matter for further investigation when the issue may affect the trustworthiness, legality, or ethical standing of the publication. The journal reserves the right to consult editorial board members or relevant institutions when needed to resolve serious cases responsibly.

6. Authorship and metadata changes

Requests to add, remove, reorder, or correct authorship information after publication will be considered only in exceptional cases and must be supported by a written explanation and documented agreement from all listed authors and, where appropriate, the affiliated institution. The journal will assess such requests carefully because post-publication authorship changes affect the integrity and traceability of the scholarly record.

Corrections to metadata such as ORCID, institutional affiliation, email address, or funding acknowledgment may be processed when supported by sufficient justification and when the change does not disguise a broader authorship or ethical dispute. Where appropriate, such changes may be documented through a formal correction notice.

7. Editorial principles

All correction, retraction, and post-publication review processes will be conducted according to the principles of fairness, transparency, proportionality, and academic integrity. Editorial action will be based on the reliability of the publication record rather than on punitive intent, and the journal will seek to ensure that readers are clearly informed whenever the status of a published article changes.