R-W-C-R-R Policies

 

Retraction, Withdrawal, Correction, Removal, and Replacement Policies

BASA: Journal of Language & Literature is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and quality of every article it publishes. To ensure ethical and professional publication practices, the journal implements strict policies concerning retraction, withdrawal, correction, removal, and replacement of published works. These policies align with international publishing standards and ethical guidelines.

 

  1. Retraction Policy

Retraction is applied to published articles that contain serious issues affecting the reliability and validity of the research. Articles may be retracted if:

  • Significant errors are discovered that invalidate the findings
  • Evidence of plagiarism, research misconduct, data fabrication, or unethical research practice is found
  • The article breaches copyright or violates ethical standards

A retraction notice will be published, clearly stating the reasons for retraction. The original article will remain accessible but will be marked as “Retracted” on every page to maintain transparency and scholarly record.

 

  1. Withdrawal Policy

Article withdrawal applies before publication or during the review process. Manuscripts may be withdrawn if:

  • Authors request withdrawal with a clear, acceptable reason
  • The manuscript is found to have ethical problems prior to publication
  • The article is submitted intentionally to multiple journals at the same time (a violation of ethics)

Once the article enters typesetting or has been assigned a DOI, withdrawal will only be permitted in justified cases. A withdrawal notice will be issued to document the request.

 

  1. Correction Policy

Corrections are issued when minor mistakes or inaccuracies are detected after publication, but these do not alter the overall findings or scientific integrity of the article. Corrections may include:

  • Typographical errors
  • Author name or affiliation adjustments
  • Formatting inconsistencies
  • Minor data or reference corrections

A correction notice (erratum or corrigendum) will be published and linked to the original article.

 

  1. Removal Policy

Article removal is reserved for extremely rare cases where the published content poses:

  • Legal risks (court orders, legal violations, defamation)
  • Potential harm to readers, institutions, or the public
  • Data breaches or privacy violations

If removal is necessary, the article will be taken down and replaced with a note stating the reason for removal, ensuring transparency within the academic record.

 

  1. Replacement Policy

Article replacement may occur when a published article contains errors or ethical concerns but can be corrected with a revised version. In such cases:

  • A corrected and updated version will replace the original
  • A formal notice will explain the reasons for replacement
  • The original version will be archived but no longer available to the public

Replacement is only carried out when it benefits the scholarly community and preserves the credibility of the publication.

 

Commitment to Publication Ethics

These policies reflect the journal’s dedication to:

  • Upholding ethical standards
  • Ensuring transparency
  • Preserving the academic integrity of scholarly work
  • Providing readers with accurate and trustworthy research

BASA: Journal of Language & Literature adheres to the principles recommended by international organizations such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and continuously strives to maintain the highest standards of publication ethics.