Article Retraction & Withdrawal

Article Retraction
An article may be retracted if it is found to contain significant errors, ethical violations (such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification), or if it fails to meet the journal's standards for publication after the peer review process. Retractions may also occur if the article has been published in error or if it was found to violate copyright laws. Upon retraction, the article will be removed from the journal’s website and a notice of retraction will be published to explain the reason for the retraction.

Article Withdrawal
An article may be withdrawn from the journal before it has been published if the author requests it, provided that the article has not yet entered the final stages of the editorial process (e.g., after acceptance but before publication). Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing by the corresponding author, and they will be granted in cases where it is deemed appropriate. Articles may also be withdrawn if the journal's editorial team finds that the article does not meet the submission guidelines or ethical standards.

Notice of Retraction or Withdrawal
In cases of article retraction or withdrawal, the journal will clearly mark the article as "retracted" or "withdrawn" in the online record, with an explanation of the reason for such action. A detailed retraction or withdrawal statement will be published to maintain transparency and provide the necessary context for the decision.

Consequences of Retraction or Withdrawal
The retraction or withdrawal of an article will be noted in the article's metadata and will be included in the journal's record. The original publication date and other citation information will remain, but a clear indication will be made that the article is no longer part of the journal's official content.