Retraction and Correction Policy

International Journal of Management and Social Science (IJMSS)

At IJMSS, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. To uphold the highest standards of publication ethics, the journal has established the following policy regarding corrections and retractions.

1. Corrections: Corrections are issued when honest errors are identified in a published article that do not invalidate the work but require clarification or adjustment. These may include:
   • Minor factual errors
   • Mislabeling of figures or tables
   • Typographical errors that affect the meaning

   Process:

   • The author(s) or readers may notify the editorial team about the error.
   • The editorial board reviews the request.
   • If justified, a correction notice is published in the next available issue and linked to the original article online.
2. Retractions: Retractions are issued for articles found to have major issues that invalidate the results, conclusions, or ethical integrity of the work. Grounds for retraction include:
   • Plagiarism
   • Data fabrication or falsification
   • Duplicate publication
   • Unethical research practices
   • Significant errors in data or methodology

   Process:

   • Concerns may be raised by authors, readers, or editors.
   • An internal review is conducted by the editorial team and, where necessary, by external reviewers or the relevant institution.
   • Authors are contacted and provided an opportunity to respond.
   • If retraction is warranted, a retraction notice is published stating the reason and linked to the original article. The article will be clearly marked “Retracted” but will remain accessible for transparency.
3. Article Removal: In rare circumstances, an article may be removed from the online archive for legal or safety reasons (such as court orders, defamatory content, or material posing serious risks). A notice of removal will replace the article.
4. Author-Initiated Withdrawal: Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript prior to publication. Post-publication withdrawals are strongly discouraged and will only be considered when legally or ethically required.