Correction & Retraction Policy

Journal of Data Science and Informatics Engineering (JoDSIE) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the published scholarly record.

Corrections and retractions are handled transparently and consistently to protect the integrity of the scholarly record while preserving the original publication history whenever appropriate.

1. Purpose and Scope

This policy applies to articles and other scholarly content published by JoDSIE when a post-publication issue is identified that may affect the accuracy, reliability, integrity, or transparency of the published record.

Concerns may be reported by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, institutions, or other appropriate parties.

2. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an article contains an error or omission that affects the accuracy or clarity of the published record but does not invalidate the principal findings or overall scholarly contribution.

Examples may include:

• Typographical or factual errors that require correction.
• Incorrect author information or affiliation.
• Errors in tables, figures, captions, or metadata.
• Incorrect references or citation information.
• Other errors that can be corrected without invalidating the article's main findings.

Corrections should be linked to the original article and clearly indicate what has been changed whenever technically and editorially appropriate.

3. Retraction

Retraction is considered when an article is found to contain serious problems that make its findings or conclusions unreliable, or when serious publication or research misconduct has occurred.

Potential reasons for retraction may include:

• Major errors that invalidate the results or conclusions.
• Fabrication or falsification of research data.
• Serious plagiarism or substantial unauthorized text reuse.
• Duplicate or redundant publication.
• Major authorship or ethical violations.
• Unethical research or lack of required ethical oversight where applicable.
• Manipulation of the peer-review or publication process.
• Other circumstances that materially compromise the reliability of the published record.

4. Expression of Concern

JoDSIE may publish an Expression of Concern when serious questions have been raised about a published article but the available evidence is not yet sufficient to make a final decision.

An Expression of Concern may be used while the journal seeks additional information or while an investigation by an appropriate institution or authority is ongoing.

The notice may subsequently be followed by a correction, retraction, or other appropriate editorial action when the matter has been resolved.

5. Retraction Procedure

When a potential problem is reported, the editorial team will assess the available evidence and determine the appropriate course of action.

1. Receive and document the concern or allegation.
2. Conduct an initial assessment of the issue and available evidence.
3. Contact the authors for clarification when appropriate.
4. Consult reviewers, editors, institutions, or other relevant parties when necessary.
5. Assess whether a correction, Expression of Concern, retraction, or no further action is appropriate.
6. Document the editorial decision and supporting rationale.
7. Publish an appropriate post-publication notice when required.

The journal may involve the authors' affiliated institution or other appropriate authority when an investigation of research or publication misconduct is required.

6. Retraction Notice

When an article is retracted, JoDSIE will publish a clear retraction notice explaining the reason for the action to the extent that it can be disclosed appropriately.

The retraction notice should remain permanently linked to the original article and should identify the retracted article, its bibliographic information, and the reason for retraction.

Where technically possible, the original article will remain accessible as part of the scholarly record and will be clearly marked as retracted.

7. Post-Publication Corrections to Metadata

JoDSIE may correct bibliographic or technical metadata when errors are identified, including:

• Article title.
• Author names and affiliations.
• Publication dates.
• Volume, issue, and page information.
• DOI and other persistent identifiers.
• Abstracts, keywords, and indexing metadata.

Significant metadata corrections will be implemented consistently across the journal website and relevant metadata deposits where applicable.

8. Author Requests for Correction

Authors may contact the journal when they identify an error in a published article.

Requests should clearly identify the article, describe the error, provide supporting information where applicable, and explain the proposed correction.

The editorial team will assess the request independently and determine whether a correction or other action is warranted.

9. Editorial Independence

Decisions concerning corrections, Expressions of Concern, and retractions are made on the basis of evidence, publication ethics, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commercial considerations, author status, institutional affiliation, citation impact, or other inappropriate external pressures must not determine whether an article is corrected or retracted.

10. Appeals and Complaints

Authors and other concerned parties may raise questions or complaints regarding a post-publication decision through the journal's established communication channels.

Appeals should provide specific reasons and relevant evidence. The editorial team will review the matter fairly and may seek independent advice where appropriate.

11. Relationship with Publication Ethics

Correction and retraction decisions may be connected to investigations involving plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, authorship, conflicts of interest, ethical approval, duplicate publication, peer-review manipulation, or other forms of publication misconduct.

Such cases will be handled in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policy, together with recognized publication-ethics principles.

12. Digital Scholarly Record

JoDSIE aims to maintain a transparent and reliable digital scholarly record. Post-publication notices should be clearly connected to the affected article and, where appropriate, reflected in the article's online metadata.

Retractions do not normally mean that the historical record is silently removed. The journal will preserve an appropriate record of the publication and clearly communicate the status of the article.

Commitment to the Integrity of the Scholarly Record

JoDSIE is committed to correcting the scholarly record when errors are identified and retracting unreliable publications when necessary. Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and retractions are conducted with transparency, fairness, and respect for the integrity of scholarly communication.

Publication Ethics Framework

JoDSIE follows recognized publication-ethics principles, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) concerning corrections, retractions, Expressions of Concern, and maintenance of the scholarly record.