Corrections & Retractions

This policy describes the principles and procedures applicable to corrections & retractions at ClinMed Nexus: Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences.

1. Maintaining the Scholarly Record

The journal should address credible post-publication concerns transparently and proportionately.

2. Corrections

A correction is appropriate when an identifiable error requires amendment but does not fundamentally invalidate the article’s main findings.

3. Retractions

Retraction may be necessary when findings are unreliable because of serious error or misconduct, or when publication breaches fundamental ethical or legal requirements.

4. Expressions of Concern

An expression of concern may be appropriate where significant questions remain unresolved and readers need to be alerted while an investigation continues.

5. How Concerns Are Raised

Authors, readers, institutions, and others may submit specific concerns with supporting evidence through the journal’s official contact channel.

6. Assessment Procedure

The editorial office should document concerns, seek relevant responses, evaluate evidence fairly, and consult experts or institutions where appropriate.

7. Notice and Linking

Correction and retraction notices should be dated, explain the reason for the action, identify the affected article, and be prominently linked to it.

8. Preserving the Record

Retracted articles should ordinarily remain accessible with a clear retraction label, except where removal is legally or ethically necessary.