Retraction Policy

The International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering, and Technology (IJRSSET) adheres to a clear and rigorous retraction policy to maintain the integrity of the academic record. Our policy is designed to address issues of plagiarism, publication ethics violations, research misconduct, and significant errors that affect the conclusions of a published work. Retractions are considered and enacted in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

Purpose of Retraction

The primary purpose of retraction is to correct the scholarly record and ensure its reliability and accuracy. Retractions are used to alert readers to publications that contain such seriously flawed or erroneous content that their findings and conclusions cannot be relied upon.

Grounds for Retraction

  • Evidence of plagiarism or breaches of ethical publishing.
  • Discovery of significant inaccuracies or errors that change the interpretation of the study's results.
  • Evidence of research misconduct, including data fabrication or falsification.
  • Duplicate publication, where the same study is published in multiple journals.
  • Unethical research practices.

Retraction Procedure

  • Concerns about published articles can be raised by readers, authors, or editors.
  • Upon receipt of a valid concern, the Editorial Team conducts a preliminary investigation.
  • If evidence warrants, a more detailed investigation will be conducted, possibly in consultation with the authors and/or external experts.
  • Decisions to retract are made by the Editorial Team, considering the investigation's findings.
  • A retraction notice will be published, clearly identifying the retracted article, the reason(s) for retraction, and who is retracting the article.

Retraction Notice

A notice of retraction will be linked to the original article and indexed appropriately to ensure visibility. The notice will include:

  • The title and authors of the retracted article.
  • The reason for retraction.
  • The party initiating the retraction.
  • A statement to minimize harm to the affected researchers' reputations if the retraction was due to honest error.

Transparency and Integrity

IJRSSET is committed to transparency in the retraction process and to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. Our policy aims to correct the record promptly and clearly while respecting the rights and reputations of all involved parties.