Post Publication

1. General Policy

Abdimas Unwahas is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record after publication. Post-publication concerns, including corrections, retractions, and other editorial actions, are addressed in line with the ethical principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Corrections

The journal may issue corrections when errors are identified that do not fundamentally affect the validity of the program outcomes or conclusions. Corrections may involve errors in:

  • data presentation, figures, or tables;
  • author names and affiliations;
  • partner names, locations, or program dates;
  • funding information;
  • other relevant content.

All corrections are clearly documented and linked to the original article.

3. Retractions

Articles may be retracted when there is substantial evidence of:

  • unreliable findings;
  • data fabrication, including reporting community service activities that never took place;
  • falsification of participant data or evaluation results;
  • plagiarism;
  • duplicate publication;
  • serious methodological errors;
  • other serious ethical violations, such as publishing participant data or photographs without consent in a way that harms them.

Retraction decisions follow COPE guidelines. Published retraction notices clearly explain the reasons while preserving the transparency of the scholarly record.

4. Expressions of Concern

The editorial team may publish an Expression of Concern when credible questions arise about the integrity or reliability of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to determine whether a correction or retraction is needed. Such notices remain linked to the original article until the concerns are resolved.

5. Post-Publication Complaints and Investigations

Authors, readers, reviewers, program partners, and other stakeholders may report concerns about published articles to Abdimas@unwahas.ac.id. The editorial team evaluates complaints objectively and requests supporting evidence when necessary. Where appropriate, it also verifies information with the LPPM or program partners. The authors involved are given an opportunity to respond before any editorial action is decided.

6. Author Responsibilities

Authors must promptly notify the editorial office when they discover significant errors, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns in their published work. They must cooperate with post-publication investigations. When reasonably requested, they must also provide explanations and supporting documentation, such as attendance lists, activity records, assignment letters, final program reports, or raw evaluation data.

7. Article Removal

To preserve the scholarly record, published articles generally remain accessible, including retracted articles. Complete removal is considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as:

  • legal requirements;
  • serious privacy violations, including justified requests from partners or participants whose identities or photographs were published without consent;
  • risks to personal safety.

In some cases, the journal may remove or anonymize only the problematic content, such as participant photographs or names, rather than the entire article. Every removal is accompanied by a notice explaining the action.

8. Transparency and Editorial Accountability

All post-publication editorial actions are conducted fairly, transparently, and independently. Corrections, retractions, and Expressions of Concern are clearly labeled, publicly accessible, and linked to the relevant articles. [Journal Name] is committed to preserving the credibility of published community service research and maintaining public trust in scholarly communication.