Kamane: Journal of Community Service is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. When errors or concerns are identified after an article has been published, the journal will assess the matter and determine an appropriate editorial action based on the seriousness of the issue, the available evidence, and relevant publication ethics principles.

This policy governs the handling of article corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions. These actions aim to preserve the reliability of scholarly information, provide clear information to readers, and ensure that the publication record remains traceable.

1 Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to articles published by Kamane, including research articles, community service reports, and other scholarly article types published by the journal.

Editorial action may be considered when there are:

• Errors in writing, data, figures, tables, or other information that require correction.
• Substantial errors that may affect the interpretation or conclusions of an article.
• Suspected or established breaches of publication ethics.
• Concerns about authorship, consent, or the improper use of data.
• New information that materially affects the reliability of a published article.

Each case will be assessed individually. Any action taken should be proportionate to the seriousness of the issue and based on information that can be substantiated.

2 Article Correction Policy

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article and the error can be corrected without requiring the article to be retracted in its entirety.

Corrections may be considered for:

• Errors in author names, affiliations, or bibliographic information.
• Incorrect figures, tables, numerical values, or captions that require correction.
• Factual or technical errors that can be corrected without undermining the overall reliability of the article.
• Other errors that may mislead readers or cause misunderstanding.

Requests for correction may be submitted by authors, editors, readers, or other parties providing relevant information. The editor will examine the available evidence and determine whether a correction is necessary.

When a correction is issued, the notice should identify the part that has been corrected and be linked to the original article. Changes must not be made silently when they affect the scholarly content or readers' understanding.

3 Retraction Policy

Retraction is a serious editorial action taken when strong evidence indicates that a published article can no longer be relied upon as part of the scholarly record, or when serious misconduct requires such action.

Grounds that may warrant consideration of retraction include:

• Evidence that the main data or findings are unreliable because of serious error or manipulation.
• Plagiarism or unauthorized use of another person's work.
• Duplicate publication that violates scholarly publishing principles.
• Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data and findings from research or community service activities.
• Serious ethical violations, including unacceptable consent practices or improper use of data.
• Other issues that materially undermine the integrity or reliability of the article.

Retraction will not be undertaken solely because of scientific disagreement, unexpected research results, or a request from a particular party without adequate examination. Decisions must be based on an assessment of the evidence and defensible editorial judgment.

4 Expression of Concern

When a serious concern about a published article requires further investigation and the available evidence is insufficient to determine whether retraction is warranted, the journal may consider issuing an Expression of Concern.

Such a notice informs readers that an issue is under examination. It is not a substitute for the outcome of an investigation and does not, by itself, establish that an author has committed misconduct.

Once the examination is complete, the journal will assess whether a correction, retraction, withdrawal of the Expression of Concern, or another editorial action is appropriate in light of the findings.

5 Reporting and Investigation Procedure

Information about errors or suspected misconduct in a published article may be submitted to the editor or journal management through the official communication channels available.

The handling of a report may include the following steps:

6 Implementation and Transparency of Decisions

Decisions concerning corrections, Expressions of Concern, or retractions must take into account the evidence, seriousness of the issue, responses from relevant parties, and the interests of scholarly publication integrity.

When a retraction is issued, the journal will seek to ensure that the retraction notice is clearly identifiable, identifies the affected article, and adequately explains the reasons for retraction without disclosing irrelevant confidential information.

The retracted article and its retraction notice should remain traceable to the extent permitted by the publishing system and applicable requirements. The retracted status should be clearly displayed so that readers do not mistakenly treat the article as a reliable, valid publication.

The journal handles each case fairly and proportionately and provides relevant parties with an opportunity to clarify the matter where appropriate.

7 Authors' Responsibilities and Final Provisions

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the information presented in their articles and are expected to cooperate honestly when errors are identified or questions arise concerning publication integrity. Authors may request a correction by providing an explanation and relevant supporting evidence.

Kamane may review and update this policy in response to developments in publication ethics standards and good scholarly publishing practices. All editorial actions must have a clear basis and aim to protect readers, authors, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

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