Post-Publication, Correction and Retraction Policy
IJMHRR encourages constructive scholarly discussion after publication. Readers, researchers, and practitioners may raise questions, comments, concerns, or criticisms regarding published articles.
Post-publication communications may address:
- Methodological issues
- Interpretation of findings
- Data availability concerns
- Ethical issues
- Possible research misconduct
- Errors affecting scientific accuracy
All concerns should be submitted to the Editorial Office through the journal's official email.
The editorial team will assess each submission in a fair, transparent, and confidential manner.
Corrections
When an error is identified in a published article that does not compromise the overall validity of the research findings, IJMHRR may publish a correction.
Corrections may be issued for:
- Author names or affiliations
- Funding information
- Typographical errors
- Data presentation errors
- Reference inaccuracies
- Minor factual inaccuracies
A correction notice will be linked to the original article, and both records will remain permanently accessible.
Retractions
A retraction may be issued when published findings are determined to be unreliable due to:
- Research misconduct
- Data fabrication
- Data falsification
- Plagiarism
- Duplicate publication
- Serious methodological errors
- Unethical research practices
Retraction decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board and in accordance with COPE guidelines.
The original article will remain available online to preserve the scholarly record but will be clearly marked as "Retracted."
Expression of Concern
An Expression of Concern may be published when:
- An investigation is ongoing;
- Serious concerns have been raised;
- Available evidence is inconclusive; or
- Resolution is expected to require a substantial period of time.
The Expression of Concern will remain linked to the article until the investigation is completed.
Investigation Process
- A concern is received by the Editorial Office.
- Preliminary assessment is conducted by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Authors are contacted and invited to respond.
- Additional information may be requested from institutions, reviewers, or relevant parties.
- A decision is reached regarding:
- No action;
- Correction;
- Expression of Concern; or
- Retraction.
- Relevant notices are published transparently and linked to the original article.
Ethical Standards
IJMHRR follows the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding post-publication discussions, corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions. The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record.
