Correction, Retraction, Withdrawal policies

International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research & Review (IJMSCRR)

This journal follows the ethical guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.

1. Corrections (Errata / Corrigenda)

If an article contains minor errors that do not affect the overall results, conclusions, or scientific integrity, a correction will be issued.

  • Corrections are published as an Erratum or Corrigendum
  • The correction will clearly reference the original article
  • The online version will include a link to the correction
  • The original article will remain accessible with a correction notice

2. Retractions

A retraction is issued when a published article is found to be seriously flawed or unethical.

Retractions may occur in cases such as:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate publication or multiple submission
  • Unethical research practices
  • Major errors affecting validity

Retraction Process:

  • A retraction notice titled “Retraction: [Article Title]” will be published
  • The original article will remain online but clearly marked as “Retracted”
  • A link between the retraction notice and the original article will be maintained
  • The reason for retraction will be clearly stated

3. Editorial Expression of Concern

An Editorial Expression of Concern may be issued when:

  • There is inconclusive evidence of research or publication misconduct
  • An investigation is ongoing
  • There are serious concerns regarding the integrity of the article

This notice alerts readers while the issue is under investigation.

4. Withdrawal Policy

Before Acceptance:

  • Authors may withdraw a manuscript at any time before acceptance
  • A formal written request from the corresponding author is required

After Acceptance (Before Publication):

  • Withdrawal is allowed only with valid justification and editorial approval
  • Applies to manuscripts in the “in press” stage

After Publication:

  • Articles cannot be withdrawn after publication
  • In such cases, a retraction will be issued if necessary

5. Publisher’s Responsibility

The journal ensures:

  • Transparency in post-publication updates
  • Clear linking between original articles and notices
  • Preservation of the scholarly record

All actions are taken in accordance with COPE guidelines.