Retraction and Correction Policies

IJDCR maintains clear procedures for correcting the scholarly record when errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication.

Corrections

A correction (erratum or corrigendum) may be issued when:

• Errors affect the accuracy or clarity of the published work
• The findings remain reliable despite the error

Corrections are:

• Linked to the original article
• Clearly labelled and permanently accessible

Retractions

An article may be retracted when:

• Findings are unreliable due to error or misconduct
• There is evidence of plagiarism or duplicate publication
• Ethical standards were violated
• Authorship or data integrity issues cannot be resolved

Retraction notices:

• Clearly state the reason for retraction
• Remain linked to the original article
• Do not remove the original article from the record

Expressions of concern

An expression of concern may be published when:

• An investigation is ongoing
• Evidence of misconduct is inconclusive but potentially serious

Guidance reference

IJDCR’s approach to corrections and retractions is informed by:
https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines