Correction & Retraction Policy

Purpose

The Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified in published articles, the journal will take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with internationally recognized publishing standards and best practices.

Corrections

A correction may be issued when a published article contains errors that do not invalidate the findings or conclusions of the work but require clarification or amendment.

Examples include:

  • Typographical errors affecting interpretation;

  • Errors in author names, affiliations, or contact information;

  • Incorrect figures, tables, or references;

  • Minor data presentation errors;

  • Errors introduced during the publication process.

Corrections will be published promptly and linked to the original article. The original article will remain accessible, and the correction notice will clearly describe the nature of the changes made.

Retractions

A retraction may be issued when a published article is found to contain serious flaws or ethical violations that render the findings unreliable.

Grounds for retraction include, but are not limited to:

  • Plagiarism;

  • Duplicate or redundant publication;

  • Data fabrication or falsification;

  • Unethical research practices;

  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted material;

  • Manipulation of the peer review process;

  • Major errors that invalidate the conclusions;

  • Failure to disclose significant conflicts of interest.

The decision to retract an article will be made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the editorial board and, where appropriate, the publisher.

Retraction Procedure

  1. Receipt of a complaint, allegation, or discovery of a concern.

  2. Preliminary assessment by the editorial office.

  3. Communication with the author(s) requesting clarification and supporting evidence.

  4. Investigation by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board.

  5. Final decision based on available evidence.

  6. Publication of a retraction notice if warranted.

Authors will be provided an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made.

Retraction Notice

Retraction notices will:

  • Be clearly identified as a retraction;

  • Be linked to the original article;

  • State the reasons for retraction;

  • Identify who initiated the retraction where appropriate;

  • Remain permanently accessible.

The original article will remain available online to preserve the scholarly record but will be clearly marked as "Retracted."

Expressions of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when:

  • An investigation is ongoing;

  • Evidence of misconduct is inconclusive;

  • Serious concerns exist but sufficient information is not yet available.

The notice will remain associated with the article until the matter is resolved.

Article Withdrawal Before Publication

Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before publication. However, withdrawal requests after peer review or acceptance must include valid reasons and may require editorial approval.

The journal reserves the right to refuse withdrawal requests if unethical conduct is suspected.

Removal of Published Content

In exceptional circumstances, LSJMISS may remove published content when:

  • The content violates legal requirements;

  • The article poses a significant risk to public safety;

  • A court order requires removal;

  • The publication contains defamatory, fraudulent, or unlawful material.

A removal notice explaining the reason for removal will be published in place of the removed content whenever possible.

Corrections Requested by Authors

Authors who identify errors in their published work should immediately notify the editorial office. The journal will evaluate the significance of the error and determine whether a correction, corrigendum, or retraction is appropriate.

Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team is responsible for ensuring that all corrections, retractions, and related notices are handled fairly, transparently, and promptly in order to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Research Integrity

LSJMISS is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. All corrective actions will be undertaken in a transparent manner that protects the reliability of the scientific and scholarly record.