Correction & Retraction Policy

Correction Policy

1. Purpose of Corrections

The International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research (IJAIR) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. The correction policy addresses errors that may affect the clarity, presentation, or interpretation of published articles while ensuring trust in the academic publishing process.

2. Types of Corrections

  • Erratum (Publisher-Initiated Correction):
    Issued when the editorial or production team identifies errors introduced during the publication process, such as typographical mistakes, mislabeling, or formatting issues, that do not alter the article’s scientific conclusions.

  • Corrigendum (Author-Initiated Correction):
    Issued when authors identify significant errors post-publication that may affect the interpretation or reliability of the content but do not invalidate the study.

3. Correction Process

  • Detection: Errors may be reported by authors, readers, reviewers, or editors.

  • Evaluation: The editorial board assesses the nature and impact of the error.

  • Implementation: If warranted, a formal correction notice is published, detailing the nature of the changes. The original article remains unchanged but is linked to the correction for full transparency.

4. Visibility and Indexing

All correction notices are:

  • Clearly linked to the original article.

  • Indexed in relevant databases (e.g., DOAJ, CrossRef).

  • Publicly available to maintain openness and traceability.

Retraction Policy

1. Purpose of Retractions

A retraction formally removes a published article from the active academic record when its findings are found to be invalid, unethical, or misleading. This policy protects the credibility of IJAIR and the research community.

2. Grounds for Retraction

Retractions are considered in cases of:

  • Research Misconduct: Including plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, or authorship fraud.

  • Ethical Violations: Breaches of research ethics, especially in studies involving human or animal subjects, or lack of ethical approvals.

  • Fundamental Errors: Critical mistakes in data, methodology, or conclusions that render the findings unreliable and uncorrectable.

3. Retraction Procedure

  • Investigation: The editorial board conducts a thorough review, potentially involving authors, reviewers, and institutional officials.

  • Decision-Making: Based on Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the board determines whether a retraction is necessary.

  • Retraction Notice: A clearly worded notice is issued and permanently linked to the original article, which remains accessible but is clearly marked as retracted.

4. Indexing and Transparency

All retraction notices are:

  • Indexed in relevant databases.

  • Publicly available to maintain citation integrity.

  • Displayed alongside the original article to inform future readers.

Ethical Compliance

IJAIR adheres to international ethical publishing standards, particularly COPE guidelines. All corrections and retractions are handled transparently, fairly, and in a timely manner to uphold academic integrity.

Contact Information

For inquiries or to report a concern regarding a published article, please contact the IJAIR editorial office via the contact form on the official journal website.