Retraction and Correction Policy

Journal of Transformative Islamic Law

Retraction and Correction Policy

 

Safeguarding the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.

General Principles

The Journal of Transformative Islamic Law (JTIL) is committed to preserving the integrity, accuracy, reliability, and transparency of the scholarly record. Although manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review before publication, exceptional circumstances may require a correction, clarification, expression of concern, retraction, removal, or replacement.

Such actions are taken only when justified by the evidence and in accordance with recognized publication-ethics standards, including the COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Action
Correction
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Retraction
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Removal
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Replacement
1. Article Retraction
When the findings or publication record are no longer reliable

An article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that its findings are unreliable, its publication involved serious ethical misconduct, or its continued presence in the scholarly record would be misleading.

Major Scientific or Legal Error
A fundamental error, unreliable analysis, fabricated or falsified data, serious miscalculation, or other flaw invalidates the principal findings or conclusions.
Redundant or Duplicate Publication
The same or substantially similar findings were previously published without appropriate citation, permission, cross-reference, or legitimate justification.
Serious Ethical Misconduct
Plagiarism, authorship manipulation, peer-review manipulation, breach of confidentiality, unethical research conduct, or other serious violations are established.
2. Retraction Procedure
01 A concern is submitted to the Editor-in-Chief or identified by the editorial team.
02 The editors conduct a preliminary assessment, consult relevant COPE guidance, and request clarification or a formal response from the author or authors.
03 Where necessary, the case is reviewed with the Editorial Board, reviewers, research-integrity advisers, the authors’ institution, or another competent authority.
04 The final decision is communicated to the authors and documented in the journal’s editorial records.
05 A formal retraction notice is published, linked electronically to the original article, and clearly states the reason for retraction and the party initiating it.
Important Note

Author ownership of copyright does not create an automatic right to withdraw or remove a published article. Post-publication action is determined by the journal in accordance with publication ethics and the need to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

3. Article Corrections
Correcting errors that do not invalidate the entire article

A correction may be issued when a published article contains an honest error, inaccurate authorship information, or another problem that affects accuracy but does not invalidate the article’s central findings.

Erratum A correction of a production, formatting, or editorial error introduced during the publication process.
Corrigendum A correction of an author-related error that affects the accuracy, attribution, or interpretation of the article.
Addendum Additional information, clarification, or contextual material that supplements the article without altering its principal conclusions.
Correction Process

Editors determine whether a correction is necessary, sometimes in consultation with the authors, reviewers, or Editorial Board. Authors may be invited to clarify the issue, but the final decision and wording of the correction remain the responsibility of the journal.

4. Article Removal
Reserved for exceptional legal or safety circumstances

Removal of a published article is an exceptional measure and may occur only when continued access creates a serious legal, ethical, or public-safety risk.

  • The content is defamatory, unlawful, or infringes the legal rights of another party.
  • A valid court order or competent legal authority requires removal.
  • Continued publication poses a serious and immediate risk to health, safety, privacy, or security.

When an article is removed, the original content is replaced by a notice explaining the reason for removal. Bibliographic metadata, including the title and author information, will normally remain accessible to preserve the publication record.

5. Article Replacement

In rare circumstances, a published article may be replaced by a corrected version when the original creates a significant risk but the underlying scholarly contribution remains valid and can be responsibly corrected.

The original article is retracted or clearly marked, and the notice links readers to the corrected replacement version.
The replacement includes a transparent publication history explaining the changes and preserving the relationship between the original and revised versions.
Transparency of the Scholarly Record

All post-publication notices will be clearly identified, freely accessible, linked to the affected article, and designed to explain the nature and reason for the editorial action. JTIL seeks to correct the literature without unnecessarily obscuring the history of publication.