Correction & Retraction Policy

Correction & Retraction Policy

1. Purpose of Corrections

The Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) is committed to preserving the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the academic record. This correction policy addresses genuine post-publication errors that may affect the clarity, reliability, or scholarly interpretation of published work. Prompt and transparent corrections are essential to maintaining trust in academic publishing.

2. Types of Corrections

  • Erratum (Publisher-Initiated Correction)
    Issued when errors are introduced during the production or publishing process—such as typographical mistakes, figure misplacement, or citation formatting errors—that do not affect the overall findings or conclusions of the study.

  • Corrigendum (Author-Initiated Correction)
    Issued when authors identify substantive errors post-publication that may affect data interpretation or clarity, but do not invalidate the research findings.

3. Correction Procedure

  • Detection: Errors can be reported by authors, readers, peer reviewers, or editorial staff.

  • Editorial Assessment: The editorial team assesses the nature and impact of the reported issue.

  • Correction Implementation: If warranted, a formal correction notice is published and linked to the original article. The original article remains unchanged for record integrity.

4. Visibility and Indexing

All correction notices are:

  • Publicly available on the LSJMISS website

  • Linked to the original publication for full traceability

  • Indexed in scholarly databases to ensure discoverability and transparency

Retraction Policy

1. Purpose of Retractions

Retractions are issued to formally withdraw a published article when its scientific validity or ethical compliance is compromised. Retractions are a necessary step to maintain academic integrity and prevent the citation of flawed or unethical work.

2. Grounds for Retraction

  • Research Misconduct: Confirmed cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.

  • Ethical Violations: Breaches involving human/animal research, lack of ethical approval, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.

  • Critical Errors: Fundamental flaws in methodology, data, or analysis that render conclusions invalid and cannot be corrected through an erratum or corrigendum.

3. Retraction Procedure

  • Inquiry and Investigation: The editorial board initiates an investigation, which may involve authors, peer reviewers, or institutional authorities.

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

  • Retraction Notice: A formal notice is published and linked to the original article, which is clearly labeled or watermarked as “RETRACTED”.

4. Indexing and Transparency

All retractions are:

  • Openly accessible and indexed in academic databases

  • Linked to the original article for transparency

  • Issued with a clear statement of reason

5. Ethical Standards and Governance

LSJMISS adheres to COPE guidelines and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan’s quality standards for academic publishing. All correction and retraction processes are handled with fairness, transparency, and academic accountability.

Contact Information

To report a correction or raise concerns regarding a published article, please contact:

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