BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of its published articles. The journal recognizes the importance of correcting the scholarly record when errors, inaccuracies, or ethical violations are identified in published articles. Corrections and retractions are handled transparently, fairly, and in accordance with publication ethics principles and the best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article that affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of the information but does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the article.

Examples include errors in author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, funding information, references, figures, tables, or descriptions of community service activities that can be corrected without undermining the integrity of the publication.

Authors who identify an error in their published article should promptly notify the editorial office of BAKIRA. Readers and other parties may also report suspected errors to the journal, accompanied by relevant supporting information.

The editorial team will assess the reported error and determine whether a correction is necessary. If a correction is approved, the journal will publish a correction notice describing the error and the changes made. The original article will remain available, with an appropriate link to the correction notice, to maintain the transparency and traceability of the publication record.

2. Retractions

A retraction may be issued when there is clear evidence that a published article is unreliable or has seriously violated publication ethics. Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to:

• Plagiarism or substantial unattributed use of other people's work.

• Fabrication or falsification of data, documentation, or information relating to community service activities.

• Serious misrepresentation of the implementation, participants, results, or outcomes of community service activities.

• Duplicate publication involving substantial overlap with previously published work without appropriate justification or disclosure.

• Unauthorized use of photographs, personal information, or other materials, where the violation materially affects the ethical validity of the publication.

• Serious authorship misconduct or undisclosed conflicts of interest that substantially compromise the integrity of the article.

• Other forms of misconduct that render the article unreliable or seriously undermine its ethical or scholarly validity.

A retraction will be considered only after an appropriate assessment of the available evidence. The authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised. Where necessary, the journal may consult the authors' affiliated institutions, community partners, funders, or other relevant parties.

If a retraction is warranted, the journal will publish a clearly identified retraction notice explaining the reason for the retraction. The retracted article will normally remain accessible in the journal's archive, clearly marked as retracted, to preserve the scholarly record and ensure transparency. The retraction notice will be linked to the original article.

3. Retraction Procedure

When a potential need for retraction is identified, the editorial team will:

1. Conduct an initial assessment of the allegation or reported problem.

2. Request relevant explanations, documents, or supporting evidence from the authors and, where appropriate, other parties.

3. Evaluate the evidence objectively and provide the authors with a reasonable opportunity to respond.

4. Consult relevant institutions or independent experts when necessary.

5. Make a decision based on the evidence, the seriousness of the issue, and applicable publication ethics guidelines.

6. Publish a correction or retraction notice, as appropriate, and update the article's publication record.

The journal will seek to handle all cases fairly, confidentially, and within a reasonable timeframe. A retraction will not be imposed solely because of an unverified allegation or a disagreement over scholarly interpretation.

4. Editorial Responsibility

The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board when necessary, is responsible for evaluating requests for corrections and making decisions regarding retractions. Editors involved in a potential conflict of interest must withdraw from the decision-making process, and an independent editor will be appointed where appropriate.

The journal will take reasonable steps to ensure that correction and retraction notices are clear, accessible, and linked to the relevant published articles. Decisions will be made independently of commercial, institutional, or personal pressure.

5. Commitment to Publication Ethics

BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling corrections and retractions. The journal is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and ensuring that published articles accurately and ethically represent community service activities, their implementation, and their outcomes.