Article Retraction and Withdrawal

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJMRI) upholds the integrity of the academic record and is committed to dealing with ethical violations, errors, or scientific misconduct in a transparent and responsible manner. This policy outlines the procedures for retraction, withdrawal, and correction of published or submitted articles.

1. Retraction of Published Articles

A published article may be retracted if:

  • There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication, falsification) or honest error.

  • The article has been published elsewhere without proper citation, permission, or justification (duplicate publication).

  • Plagiarism or unethical research practices are confirmed.

  • Authorship has been manipulated (e.g., ghostwriting, guest authorship).

  • Legal or copyright issues arise after publication.

Procedure:

  • Retractions are initiated by the editor-in-chief, authors, or institution following an investigation.

  • A retraction notice will be published in the journal, clearly stating the reasons and basis for retraction.

  • The original article will remain available online but marked clearly as "Retracted" to maintain the scholarly record.

2. Withdrawal of Submitted Manuscripts

Authors may request to withdraw their manuscript before publication under the following conditions:

  • The manuscript has not yet entered the peer review stage.

  • The request is submitted in writing with a clear reason.

  • All co-authors agree to the withdrawal.

Important:
Authors are not allowed to withdraw a manuscript unilaterally once it has entered peer review or been accepted, except for valid ethical reasons. Any attempt to withdraw a manuscript after review without proper justification may lead to blacklisting of the authors.

3. Corrections and Errata

  • Minor errors (e.g., typographical mistakes, incorrect affiliations) that do not affect the overall findings may be corrected through a correction notice (erratum).

  • Authors must notify the editorial office immediately upon discovering a significant error in their published work.

Ethical Oversight

IJMRI follows the COPE Retraction Guidelines and handles all cases of publication ethics with care, confidentiality, and fairness.