Correction and
Retraction Policy
Ensuring the accuracy,
integrity, and ethical standards of scientific publications is paramount at the
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP). In our
unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly
communication, we recognize that post-publication issues may arise. To address
such concerns with diligence and transparency, NJPPP has established a robust
Correction and Retraction Policy. This policy outlines the procedures and
outcomes associated with potential errors, offering a systematic approach to
maintain the credibility and reliability of the research we disseminate.
Post-publication issues
Investigation
process
·
NJPPP is committed
to upholding scientific research integrity and conducts thorough investigations
into concerns raised by authors or readers.
· Authors
are given the chance to address concerns during the investigation.
·
Access to original
unprocessed data may be requested, and advice from experts may be sought.
Outcomes
depending on the gravity
·
If the manuscript
is under evaluation, it may be declined and returned to the author
(pre-publication/production stage).
·
For published
articles, outcomes vary based on the nature and severity of the issues.
Possible
outcomes for published articles
Errata
·
Issued for
significant errors affecting the publication record, scientific integrity,
author reputation, or the journal.
·
Includes
corrections for errors of omission, typing errors, or significant errors in
figures or tables.
Corrigenda
·
Notice of a
significant error made by authors, issued after consultation among editors and
co-authors.
·
Published for
errors in the author list but not for overlooked acknowledgments.
Correction or Addendum
·
An addendum is a
notice of a peer-reviewed addition of information to a published paper, often
in response to a reader’s request for clarification.
·
Addenda are rarely
published and are only deemed necessary if the additional information is
crucial to the reader’s understanding of a significant aspect of the published
contribution.
Editor’s note or Expression
of concern
·
Issued if issues
of concern arise in a published article.
·
Followed by a
second notification once the investigation is concluded.
Retraction
·
An article may be
retracted if potentially serious issues are identified.
·
The author’s
institution may be informed by NJPPP.
Correction notice for
updated articles
·
If an error in a
published article is identified, NJPPP considers publishing an updated version
that clearly notes changes made, including the date(s) of the changes, in a
correction notice appended to the end of the article.
·
Previous
electronic versions will be marked as outdated, redirecting readers to the more
recent version.
Retraction policy of NJPPP
NJPPP follows COPE
guidelines for retracting a published article. An article will be retracted if:
· Findings
are unreliable due to major errors, miscalculations, experimental errors, or
fabrication/falsification of data such as image manipulation.
· The
article comprises plagiarized texts.
· Findings
have been previously published elsewhere without proper attribution,
disclosure, permission, or justification in cases of redundant publication.
· The
article contains material or data without authorization for use.
· Copyright
infringement or serious legal issues such as libel or privacy are identified.
· The
article reports unethical research.
· The
article has been published solely on the basis of a compromised or manipulated
peer-review process.
· The
author(s) failed to disclose a major competing interest (conflict of interest)
that, in the view of the editor, would have unduly affected interpretations of
the work or recommendations by editors and peer reviewers.
Retraction
process
· NJPPP
collaborates with the editor and author to draft a retraction notice explaining
the reasons.
· The
retracted article's PDF is watermarked with "Retracted," but the
original text remains accessible.
· A
retraction notice is published in the next available print issue, and online if
required for legal reasons.
· Removal
of content may occur for legal reasons, retaining metadata.