Corrections, Retractions & Withdrawals

Corrections, Retractions & Withdrawals Policy

International Invention of Scientific Journal (IISJ)

The International Invention of Scientific Journal (IISJ) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. The journal follows established procedures to handle corrections, retractions, and withdrawals in accordance with international publishing standards.

Corrections (Errata / Corrigenda)

Minor errors that do not affect the overall validity, results, or conclusions of a published article will be corrected through an official correction notice.

  • The correction will be clearly linked to the original article
  • The original article will remain accessible
  • Details of the correction will be transparently described

Retractions

An article may be formally retracted in cases of:

  • Proven plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Major errors that invalidate the findings
  • Ethical violations or duplicate publication

Retraction Process:

  • A formal retraction notice will be published
  • The original article will remain online but clearly marked as “Retracted”
  • The reason for retraction will be clearly stated to ensure transparency

Withdrawals

Before Publication:

  • Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before acceptance for valid and justified reasons

After Publication:

  • Withdrawal after publication is allowed only in exceptional circumstances
  • Such requests require approval from the editorial board

Ethical Compliance

All corrections, retractions, and withdrawals are handled in accordance with the guidelines and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Objective

This policy ensures:

  • Accuracy and reliability of published research
  • Transparency in handling errors and misconduct
  • Protection of the integrity of the scholarly record