Correction and Retraction Policy

Jurnal Lentera Kesehatan Masyarakat (JLKM) preserves the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. Requests and concerns may be submitted at any time to staff@jurnalkesmas.co.id and are assessed on their evidence and significance, without an arbitrary time limit.

Corrections

A correction is published when an error affects interpretation, indexing, attribution, or the accuracy of the record but does not invalidate the article's central findings. The notice is dated, linked to the article, and explains the change. Material versions remain identifiable where technically possible.

Expressions of Concern

An expression of concern may be issued when serious questions require investigation and the available evidence is not yet conclusive.

Retractions

Retraction may be appropriate for unreliable findings, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, unethical research, duplicate publication, or other serious breaches. The article remains accessible and is clearly marked as retracted; a linked notice states the reason and responsible parties in neutral, factual language.

Exceptional Removal

Removal is limited to exceptional legal, privacy, or immediate safety grounds. Bibliographic information and an explanatory notice remain whenever legally and technically possible.

Authorship and Metadata Changes

Justified changes to names, affiliations, authorship, or metadata are documented through a correction or publisher notice. Authorship changes require an explanation and agreement from affected authors, subject to editorial assessment.