Jurnal Teknologi Kedirgantaraan (JTK) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of published scientific literature. The journal provides mechanisms for post-publication discussion, corrections, and retractions in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

FrameworkCOPE principles
Notice typesCorrection, retraction, and expression of concern
Reports go toThe editorial office, through official contact channels
Notices arePublic and linked to the original article

1. Post-Publication Discussion

JTK encourages constructive scientific discussions and critical evaluations of published articles to promote academic transparency and continuous improvement.

What happens after a comment, question, or concern is submitted:

  1. SubmissionAuthors, readers, and researchers may submit comments, questions, or concerns regarding published articles to the editorial office through the journal's official contact channels.
  2. EvaluationThe editorial team evaluates all submissions based on their scientific relevance, supporting evidence, and ethical considerations.
  3. Author responseWhere appropriate, the original authors are invited to respond.
  4. PublicationSubstantive discussions and author responses may be published as scholarly comments, responses, or editorial notices at the discretion of the editorial team.

2. Correction and Retraction Policy

JTK is committed to correcting the scholarly record when errors, inaccuracies, or research misconduct are identified after publication.

Corrections

Corrections or errata may be issued when errors are identified that do not invalidate the main findings or conclusions of an article.

Retractions

Articles may be retracted when their findings are unreliable due to serious errors, data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other significant ethical violations.

Expressions of Concern

The editorial team may issue an expression of concern when serious questions about a published article remain unresolved or an investigation is ongoing.

AssessmentAll reported concerns are assessed fairly and confidentially.
Author responseAuthors are given an opportunity to respond.
InstitutionsRelevant institutions may be contacted when necessary.

Transparency of notices: correction, retraction, and expression of concern notices will be publicly accessible and linked to the original articles. Retraction notices will state the reasons for retraction, and retracted articles will remain accessible with clear identification of their retracted status, except where removal is legally or ethically required.

Editorial decisions will follow the journal's publication ethics policies and applicable COPE guidance.