Dealing of Misconduct

Retraction Policy

The Editor-in-Chief of Kertas of Literature and Art Science (KLAS) may consider the retraction of a published article under specific circumstances to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted if:

  • There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to significant error (e.g., misinterpretation, flawed methodology) or as a result of misconduct such as data fabrication or manipulation of visual or textual content.

  • The work involves plagiarism.

  • The content has been published elsewhere without appropriate citation, acknowledgment, or permission (i.e., redundant or duplicate publication).

  • There is unauthorized use of data, images, artworks, or other third-party materials.

  • Copyright has been infringed or legal issues arise, such as libel, privacy breach, or defamation.

  • The research violates established ethical standards in the treatment of human subjects, source materials, or cultural representation.

  • The article was published following a compromised or manipulated peer-review process.

  • A significant undisclosed conflict of interest is found to have influenced the editorial or review process.

Retraction Notice Guidelines

When a retraction is issued:

  • The retraction notice will be clearly linked to the original article in all online formats.

  • It will identify the retracted article by title, authorship, and DOI.

  • It will be clearly labeled as a Retraction, not to be confused with other notices such as corrections or comments.

  • The notice will be published promptly to limit the spread of misinformation.

  • Retraction notices will be freely accessible to all readers without paywall restrictions.

  • The notice will indicate the party responsible for the retraction (e.g., author, editor, or publisher).

  • The reasons for retraction will be stated transparently, using factual, non-accusatory language.

When Retractions Are Not Appropriate

KLAS will generally not retract an article under the following conditions:

  • Authorship disputes arise but the validity of the content remains intact.

  • Minor errors are present that do not impact the overall conclusions, and a formal correction is sufficient.

  • There is inconclusive evidence of misconduct or ongoing institutional investigation.

  • Conflicts of interest are disclosed post-publication but are not deemed to have significantly influenced the integrity or outcome of the work.

KLAS is committed to ethical publishing practices and strives to preserve the academic value and trustworthiness of its published content.