Post Publication and Retraction Appeal Policy

  1. Introduction

The LBS Journal of Marketing Analytics (LBS JOMA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. This policy outlines procedures for handling post-publication discussions, corrections, retractions, and appeals.

 

  1. Post-Publication Corrections
  2. Minor Corrections
  • Authors may request minor corrections (e.g., typographical errors, formatting issues) by emailing the editorial office.
  • Minor corrections are approved by the Editor-in-Chief and updated in the online version with a correction note.
  1. Major Corrections (Errata)
  • If errors impact data interpretation, methodology, or conclusions, a formal correction notice (Erratum) will be issued.
  • The revised article will be marked with a date-stamped update and a statement of changes.

 

  1. Retraction Policy

A published article may be retracted in cases of:

  • Plagiarism or duplicate publication.
  • Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.
  • Ethical violations, such as undisclosed conflicts of interest.
  • Serious errors that invalidate conclusions.

Retraction Process

  1. Investigation – The Editorial Board conducts an inquiry based on evidence.
  2. Author Response – Authors are given an opportunity to provide explanations.
  3. Decision Making – The board follows COPE guidelines to decide on retraction.
  4. Public Notice – Retracted articles remain online with a clear retraction notice, explaining the reason.

 

  1. Post-Publication Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions or retractions under the following conditions:

  1. Appeal Grounds
  • Procedural errors in the review or retraction process.
  • New evidence contradicting the basis for rejection/retraction.
  • Ethical concerns regarding the handling of the decision.
  1. Appeal Procedure
  1. Formal Appeal Submission – Authors must submit a detailed written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days of the decision.
  2. Editorial Review – A special committee reviews the case, consulting independent experts if needed.
  3. Final Decision – The committee issues a binding decision within 60 days.

 

  1. Public Disclosure and Transparency
  • Any post-publication updates (corrections, errata, or retractions) will be clearly labeled and accessible.
  • Retractions will be indexed in major databases and linked to the original article.