Correction Policy

Correction and Retraction Policy – Aitoz Multidisciplinary Review (AMR)

The Aitoz Multidisciplinary Review (AMR) is committed to accuracy, integrity, and transparency in scholarly publishing. If errors or ethical concerns arise in published articles, the journal follows a structured correction and retraction process based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

1. Types of Corrections

A. Minor Corrections (Errata)

  • Applies to typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor data misinterpretations that do not affect the article’s conclusions.
  • A Correction Notice will be published, linking to the original article.

B. Major Corrections (Corrigenda)

  • Applies to significant errors in data, figures, tables, or methodology that impact the article’s findings but do not involve ethical violations.
  • Authors must submit a detailed correction request with supporting evidence.
  • A Revised Article Version will be published with a Corrigendum Notice.

C. Editorial Corrections

  • If an error is introduced during editing, typesetting, or production, AMR will issue an Editorial Correction at no cost to the author.

2. Retraction Policy

A. Grounds for Retraction

AMR retracts articles in cases of:

  • Plagiarism or duplicate publication.
  • Falsification or fabrication of data.
  • Unethical research practices (e.g., lack of ethical approval for human/animal studies).
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that compromise research integrity.

B. Retraction Process

  • The Editorial Board investigates allegations of research misconduct.
  • Authors are given a chance to respond to the allegations.
  • If misconduct is confirmed, the article is formally retracted with a Retraction Notice explaining the reason.
  • The original article remains accessible but is marked "Retracted" in all indexing databases.

3. Article Removal Policy

In rare cases where a published article contains legal, ethical, or security risks, AMR may remove the article entirely and replace it with a Withdrawal Notice.

4. Appeals Process

Authors may appeal correction or retraction decisions by submitting a formal written request to the Editorial Board, providing justifications and supporting evidence.

AMR ensures that scholarly integrity is maintained while giving authors a fair opportunity to correct legitimate errors.