Correction and Retraction Policy

MEDIA DIDAKTIKA: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran, published by the Postgraduate Program of Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum (Unisda) Lamongan, is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the scholarly record.

Occasionally, errors or ethical issues arise after publication. In line with the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), MEDIA DIDAKTIKA provides clear mechanisms for issuing Corrections, Retractions, Expressing Concern, or Publishing Addenda when necessary.

1. Article Corrections (Errata and Corrigenda)

Corrections are published to address minor errors that do not alter the main findings, scientific conclusions, or core data of an article.

  • Erratum: Issued to correct significant errors introduced by the journal during the editing, typesetting, or publishing process.

  • Corrigendum: Issued to correct errors made by the author(s) (e.g., missed acknowledgments, minor calculation errors, or author name spelling mistakes).

  • Procedure:

    1. A formal correction notice will be published in the current issue of the journal and linked directly to the original article.

    2. The original article will remain online with a bi-directional link to the correction notice.

2. Article Retractions

Retraction is a mechanism for correcting the literature and alerting readers to publication issues that severely compromise the integrity or validity of the research.

An article may be retracted if:

  • There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to major error, data fabrication, or falsification.

  • The research constitutes plagiarism or duplicate/redundant publication without proper permission or acknowledgment.

  • The article contains unethical research practices or undisclosed major conflicts of interest that invalidate the findings.

Retraction Procedure:

  • The original PDF/HTML article remains accessible on the journal website to preserve the historical record, but a "RETRACTED" watermark is applied across all pages.

  • A formal Retraction Notice will be published, signed by the Editor-in-Chief, detailing the reasons for the retraction and identifying who initiated the process (authors, editors, or readers).

  • The Retraction Notice is linked to the original article in all indexation databases.

3. Expressions of Concern

The Editorial Board may issue an Expression of Concern if:

  • There is well-founded evidence of research or publication misconduct, but the authors' institution has not yet completed its investigation.

  • An investigation is ongoing, but a conclusive result will not be available for a considerable time.

4. Article Withdrawal and Removal

  • Withdrawal: Articles that have been accepted for publication but not yet officially published may be withdrawn if severe errors or ethical violations are identified prior to formal release.

  • Removal: In rare and extreme cases (e.g., legal infringements, court orders, or severe safety hazards), an article may be removed entirely from the online platform, leaving a public page explaining the removal.

5. Contact for Reporting Errors

Readers, authors, or reviewers who identify errors or potential grounds for retraction in any paper published in MEDIA DIDAKTIKA should contact the Editorial Office with detailed supporting evidence:

  • Journal Name: MEDIA DIDAKTIKA: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

  • Publisher: Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum (Unisda) Lamongan

  • Email: mediadidaktika@unisda.ac.id

  • Website: https://e-jurnal.unisda.ac.id/index.php/didaktika