Retraction, Withdrawal, & Correction Policy

Tarikhuna is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record and follows established ethical guidelines in cases where retractions, withdrawals, or corrections are required. This policy outlines the steps we follow to address any issues with published content, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness.

1. Retraction Policy

A retraction is issued when there is clear evidence that the findings of a published article are unreliable due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication, plagiarism) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation, experimental error). Retractions may also be issued when the article has been published in error or if ethical guidelines have been breached (e.g., multiple submissions or failure to disclose conflicts of interest).

Criteria for Retraction:
  • Proven misconduct (fabrication, falsification, plagiarism)
  • Severe methodological flaws rendering the data or conclusions unreliable
  • Duplicate publication or redundant content
  • Ethical breaches such as unreported conflicts of interest or failure to obtain ethical approvals
  • False authorship claims or disputed authorship
Retraction Process:
  • The decision to retract an article is made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the journal's Editorial Board or external advisors (when necessary, ).
  • The retracted article will remain accessible on the journal’s website, but it will be clearly marked as retracted with a retraction notice linked to it. The reason for the retraction will be stated transparently, and the notice will include a clear explanation of the issue leading to the retraction.

2. Article Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal is allowed for articles that are submitted but not yet published or, in exceptional cases, immediately after online publication. Withdrawal is generally allowed under the following circumstances:

  • The article was submitted inadvertently.
  • The article contains significant errors or was submitted to multiple journals simultaneously (duplicate submission).
  • The authors request withdrawal due to ethical concerns or a major discovery of error prior to peer review.
Withdrawal Process:
  • A withdrawal request must be submitted by all co-authors in writing, explaining the reason for the withdrawal.
  • Once the article is withdrawn, it will no longer appear in any version of the journal and will not be cited.
  • If withdrawal is requested after online publication, a note indicating the article’s withdrawal will remain visible, citing the reason for removal.

3. Correction Policy

Corrections are issued for minor errors that do not undermine the overall results or conclusions of the article but could affect the understanding or presentation of the research. Examples include authorship errors, factual inaccuracies, typographical errors, or minor mistakes in the figures or tables.

Criteria for Correction:
  • Minor factual inaccuracies that do not impact the research’s validity.
  • Missing information or corrections to the list of authors or acknowledgments.
  • Formatting or typographical errors affecting comprehension.
  • Misplaced citations or errors in the reference list.
Correction Process:
  • The author(s) must notify the journal promptly upon identifying an error and submit a correction request.
  • The Editor will assess the request and issue a correction if necessary. If approved, a formal correction notice will be published as part of the article.
  • The corrected version of the article will replace the previous one, and the correction notice will be clearly linked to both the original and updated versions.

4. Appeals and Disputes

Authors who disagree with a retraction, withdrawal, or correction decision may appeal by providing new evidence or explanations. The appeal will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, when necessary, discussed with the journal’s Editorial Board and external advisors. The final decision will be communicated in writing, and all decisions on retractions, withdrawals, or corrections are final.