Post-Publication Policies
1. Corrections
- Types of Corrections: Corrections may be issued for errors in published articles that do not affect the overall conclusions of the work. These can include minor errors such as typographical mistakes or author name corrections.
- Process: Authors or readers can report errors. After evaluation, a correction notice will be published online and linked to the original article.
2. Retractions
- Grounds for Retraction: Articles may be retracted if there is evidence of unreliable data, ethical breaches, plagiarism, or duplicate publication.
- Retraction Process: The retraction process follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. The retracted article will remain online with a retraction notice and a clear explanation.
3. Publishing Malpractices
- Handling Misconduct: Visagaa Publishing House takes allegations of publishing misconduct seriously. This includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, inappropriate authorship, and unethical research practices.
- Investigations: All allegations will be thoroughly investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines. Authors may be asked to provide raw data and additional explanations as part of the investigation.
- Consequences: Depending on the outcome, the publisher may issue corrections, retractions, or notify the author’s institution or other appropriate authorities.