Post-publication Corrections and Suggestions

a. Minor Changes

Minor changes are updates that do not alter the scholarly content or conclusions of the article. These include:

  • Corrections in formatting or layout.
  • Spelling corrections.
  • Updates related to article versioning.

For minor changes:

  • The Crossmark button will reflect the article in its current version without the need for a formal notice.

b. Major Changes

Major changes involve updates that significantly impact the article's integrity or scholarly record. These include:

  1. Change in Author’s Name

    • Any update to the authorship of the manuscript will be handled with formal notification.

  2. Article Retraction
    Articles may be retracted in cases of:

    • Violations of professional ethical codes, such as multiple submissions, plagiarism, or fraudulent claims of authorship.
    • Use of fabricated or fraudulent data.
    • Discovery of major errors, such as miscalculations or experimental inaccuracies.
    • Cases of redundant publication without proper attribution, permissions, or disclosure to the editor.

    Procedure for Retraction:

    • The original article will remain accessible but will be watermarked with the label “Retracted” on each page of the PDF.
    • A notice of retraction will be sent to the corresponding author, including details such as the article’s title, issue, volume, and a link to the published article.

    For further details, refer to the COPE Retraction Guidelines.

  3. Article Replacement

    • In cases where authors identify flaws in the original paper, they may request to replace it with a corrected version.
    • The retraction process will be followed, but the retraction notice will include a link to the corrected article and a document history.

c. Post-Publication Suggestions

We encourage post-publication feedback and suggestions from authors, readers, and whistle-blowers.
Please send your suggestions to contact@ijellh.com.