Retraction and Correction Policy
Author-Initiated Withdrawal
Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing a manuscript once it has entered the editorial stage, such as the review process, layout editing, or any other production phase. Such actions may disadvantage the editorial team who have invested significant time and effort in processing the manuscript.
If the author insists on withdrawing a manuscript that is already in the editorial process, the author is required to pay a compensation fee for the work completed during the review and editorial handling stages.
However, minor corrections after publication such as errors in author names, affiliations, or typographical mistakes may be corrected without compensation.
A formal withdrawal request must be submitted via email to the Editor-in-Chief, using the same email address used for prior correspondence.
Editor-Initiated Retraction and Correction
The editor may consider retracting a published article if any of the following conditions are identified:
- Substantial evidence indicates that the research findings are invalid due to data fabrication, falsification, calculation errors, or analytical mistakes;
- The same article has been published elsewhere without proper notification or authorization;
- Proven evidence of plagiarism or duplication exists;
- Ethical violations occurred during the research or writing process.
Additionally, the editor may issue corrections if the following are found:
- Minor publication errors that could lead to reader misunderstanding;
- Mistakes in author names or contributor listings.
This policy adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to uphold the highest standards of integrity and credibility in scientific publication within AXION Health Multidisciplinary Journal (AHMJ)