Correction & Retraction

Medical and Health Journey Journal

Introduction

The Medical and Health Journey Journal is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. This policy outlines the procedures for issuing corrections and retractions when necessary.

Types of Post-Publication Updates

The journal recognizes the following forms of post-publication updates:

Correction (Erratum / Corrigendum)

Issued when a published article contains minor errors that do not affect the overall results or conclusions.

Erratum: Correction of errors introduced by the publisher
Corrigendum: Correction of errors made by the authors

Examples include:

Typographical errors
Author name or affiliation corrections
Minor data inaccuracies

Retraction

A retraction is issued when a published article is found to have serious issues that invalidate its findings or violate publication ethics.

Reasons for retraction may include:

Data fabrication or falsification
Plagiarism
Duplicate publication
Unethical research practices
Major errors affecting conclusions

Expression of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when:

There is inconclusive evidence of misconduct
An investigation is ongoing
There are serious concerns but insufficient information for retraction

Correction Procedure

When an error is identified:

Authors or readers notify the editorial office
The editorial team evaluates the significance of the error
If confirmed:
- A formal correction notice is published
- The original article is updated with a link to the correction
- Transparency is maintained by clearly indicating changes

Retraction Procedure

When serious issues are identified:

The journal conducts an investigation following ethical guidelines
Authors are contacted for explanation
The editorial board evaluates the case
If retraction is confirmed:
- A retraction notice is published
- The original article remains accessible but clearly marked as “Retracted”
- The reason for retraction is clearly stated