Purpose
This policy protects the integrity of the scholarly record by setting out how corrections, retractions, and editorial notices may be handled.
Grounds for Retraction
- Plagiarism
- Fabrication
- Falsification
- Serious error
- Duplicate publication
- Ethical breach
- Authorship dispute
- Legal concern
Correction
Minor corrections may be issued for errors that do not affect the scholarly findings. Major corrections may be issued where clarification is necessary but retraction is not justified.
Retraction Notice
Retraction notices will remain visible and linked to the original article record to preserve transparency in the scholarly record.
Editorial Review
Retraction decisions are made after appropriate editorial investigation and consideration of the relevant facts, author responses, and ethical obligations.