We understand that authors put significant effort into preparing manuscripts, and our peer-review processes reflect that commitment. However, there are instances when published articles need to be withdrawn or corrected for scientific reasons. These actions should be taken seriously and only under exceptional circumstances to maintain the credibility of our electronic archives. Our commitment and policy aim to uphold the integrity and completeness of crucial scientific records for the benefit of researchers and library archives.

Retraction

The Asian Journal of Media and Culture is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record. Consequently, there may be occasions when it becomes necessary to retract articles. Articles may be retracted if:

• A significant scientific error would render the article's conclusions invalid, such as clear evidence of unreliability due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or honest errors (e.g., miscalculations or experimental errors).
• The findings have been previously published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission, or justification, constituting redundant publication.
• Ethical concerns arise, such as plagiarism or inappropriate authorship.

To ensure retractions follow best publication practices and comply with COPE Retraction Guidelines, the journal follows this process:

• An article requiring retraction is brought to the attention of the journal editor.
• The editor follows COPE flowcharts, including evaluating a response from the author.
• Findings are submitted to the Ethics Advisory Board for consistency with industry standards.
• The final decision is communicated to the author and, if necessary, the author’s institution.
• A retraction statement is posted online and published in the next available issue.

Please note that if authors retain copyright, they have the right to retract their article after publication. However, COPE’s Retraction Guidelines still apply to maintain scientific integrity.

Article Withdrawal

The Asian Journal of Media and Culture allows authors to withdraw submitted manuscripts as long as they have not signed the manuscript declaration after acceptance. Authors may request withdrawal during submission and review stages by sending a formal letter via the journal's email.

Article Correction

The journal may issue a correction if:

• A minor portion of an otherwise reliable publication contains flawed or misleading data due to honest error.
• The Author or Contributor list is incorrect, such as omitting a deserving author or including someone who does not meet criteria.

Corrections fall into three categories:

• Publisher correction (erratum): Errors made by the journal or publisher.
• Author correction (corrigendum): Errors made by the authors.
• Addendum: Additional information or updates added by the authors.

The Editors decide whether a correction is warranted, sometimes with input from reviewers or the Editorial Board. Authors will be contacted for clarification, but the final decision rests with the Editors.

Article Removal

In rare cases, an article may need to be removed from the platform if it is defamatory, violates legal rights, is subject to a court order, or poses a severe health risk. In such cases, the metadata remains, but the text is replaced with a removal notice for legal reasons.

Article Replacement

If an article poses a severe health risk when acted upon, authors may retract and replace it with a corrected version. Retraction procedures will be followed, and the notice will include a link to the corrected article as well as its publication history.