Correction & Retraction Policy

1. Purpose of Corrections

ANMJ is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and credibility of the scholarly record. Corrections are issued when genuine errors are identified in published work that may affect interpretation, clarity, or academic value—without undermining the overall validity of the research. This policy supports transparency and trust in management scholarship.

✏️ 2. Types of Corrections

Erratum (Publisher-Initiated)

  • Issued when the error originates during editorial production (e.g., formatting, author names, figure labeling).

  • These do not alter the scientific conclusions of the article.

Corrigendum (Author-Initiated)

  • Issued when an author identifies a substantive error post-publication.

  • Applicable when the error affects clarity or presentation, but not the validity of data or findings.

⚙️ 3. Correction Procedure

  1. Error Detection

    • Errors may be reported by authors, editors, reviewers, or readers.

  2. Editorial Evaluation

    • The editorial team assesses the error’s scope and potential impact on scientific integrity.

  3. Issuing a Correction

    • A formal correction notice is published.

    • The original article is not altered, but is linked to the correction for transparency.

???? 4. Visibility and Indexing

All corrections are:

  • Published on the ANMJ website

  • Linked to the original article

  • Indexed in academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, CrossRef) to ensure transparency and traceability

❌ Retraction Policy

???? 1. Purpose of Retractions

Retractions are issued when a published article is found to be scientifically flawed or ethically compromised. This action ensures the scholarly record remains accurate, trustworthy, and credible.

⚠️ 2. Grounds for Retraction

  • Research Misconduct

    • Proven plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation

  • Ethical Violations

    • Lack of IRB/ethical approval, unauthorized use of data, undeclared conflicts of interest

  • Critical Errors

    • Major flaws in methodology or data analysis that invalidate the conclusions

???? 3. Retraction Procedure

  1. Investigation

    • Led by the editorial board, possibly involving peer reviewers or institutional committees

  2. Editorial Decision

    • Based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines

  3. Retraction Notice

    • A formal, transparent notice is published

    • The article remains online but is clearly marked as “RETRACTED”

???? 4. Indexing and Transparency

All retractions are:

  • Publicly visible on the journal website

  • Indexed and cross-referenced in databases

  • Linked to the original article for historical documentation

⚖️ 5. Ethical Governance

ANMJ adheres to ethical publication standards set by:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)

  • Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan

All correction and retraction processes are handled with academic fairness, impartiality, and professional accountability.

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