Retractions and Withdrawal Policy

The International Journal of Engineering Innovation, Research and Development (IJEIRD) is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly publication process. The journal follows ethical publishing standards and takes appropriate action in cases involving research misconduct, publication errors, or ethical violations.

This policy outlines the procedures related to article retractions, withdrawals, and expressions of concern.

Retraction Policy

A published article may be retracted if there is clear evidence that the findings, conclusions, or research data are unreliable due to misconduct or significant error.

Retraction may occur under the following circumstances:

●        Evidence of data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation

●        Major errors that invalidate the research findings or conclusions

●        Redundant or duplicate publication of the same work

●        Plagiarism or unauthorized use of content

●        Fraudulent authorship claims or false author information

●        Ethical violations in the research or publication process

●        Research conducted without appropriate ethical approval or consent

●        Misleading reporting or misuse of data

When an article is retracted, the journal may publish a formal retraction notice explaining the reason for the retraction to maintain transparency and the integrity of the scholarly record.

Article Withdrawal Policy

Article withdrawal applies mainly to manuscripts or early online versions of articles before final publication.

An article may be withdrawn under the following situations:

●        Accidental duplicate submission of the same manuscript

●        Submission of an incorrect or incomplete version of the manuscript

●        Early versions containing major technical or publication errors

●        Violations of professional or publication ethics

●        False claims of authorship

●        Plagiarism or fraudulent use of data

●        Multiple submissions to different journals simultaneously

Withdrawn articles may be removed from the publication system or marked appropriately to indicate their withdrawal status.

Expressions of Concern

The journal may issue an Expression of Concern (EOC) when serious concerns arise regarding a published article, but a final decision cannot yet be reached due to ongoing or inconclusive investigations.

An Expression of Concern may be issued in cases involving:

●        Suspected research misconduct

●        Potentially unreliable findings

●        Ethical concerns under investigation

●        Authorship disputes

●        Questions regarding data authenticity or research integrity

The purpose of the Expression of Concern is to inform readers about potential issues associated with the article while investigations are being conducted.

Investigation Process

All allegations related to research misconduct, plagiarism, ethical violations, or publication malpractice are reviewed carefully by the editorial board and journal management.

The journal may:

●        Contact the corresponding author for clarification

●        Request supporting documents or raw data

●        Consult reviewers, editors, or institutional authorities

●        Conduct plagiarism or ethical investigations

Decisions regarding correction, withdrawal, retraction, or publication of an Expression of Concern will be based on the outcome of the investigation.

Editorial Responsibility

IJEIRD is dedicated to preserving the integrity and credibility of the scholarly publication process. The journal reserves the right to take necessary editorial actions whenever ethical misconduct, research fraud, or significant publication errors are identified.

All actions related to retractions, withdrawals, and ethical investigations are carried out fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with accepted publication ethics and editorial standards.