Post-Publication Discussions and Retraction Policy

JUCMD is committed to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of published research. This policy outlines the procedures for facilitating post-publication discussions and corrections to address errors, clarify information, or engage in scholarly discourse after an article has been published. JUCMD encourages constructive post-publication discussions among authors, readers, and the research community to foster dialogue and exchange of ideas. Authors, readers, and other stakeholders are invited to submit comments, questions, or critiques regarding published articles to the JUCMD Editorial Office.

Corrections and Errata

Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the JUCMD Editorial Office of any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions discovered in their published work. Corrections and clarifications will be considered for publication as errata, which will be linked to the original article to ensure transparency and accessibility. Corrections should be submitted in writing to the Editorial Office, clearly indicating the nature of the error and providing the corrected information.

Editorial Review

All requests for corrections and errata will be reviewed by the editorial team to assess the validity and significance of the proposed changes. Corrections deemed necessary for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record will be published promptly. In cases of serious errors, ethical breaches, or irreproducibility of results, JUCMD reserves the right to retract published articles. Retractions will be issued following a thorough investigation and deliberation by the editorial board, in accordance with COPE guidelines and other relevant standards. Retracted articles will be clearly marked as such on the journal's website, and the reasons for retraction will be provided.

Transparency and Accessibility

JUCMD will ensure transparency and accessibility of post-publication discussions, corrections, and retractions by prominently displaying them on the journal's website. Corrections, errata, and retractions will be indexed and linked to the original articles for easy reference.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are encouraged to actively participate in post-publication discussions and to promptly address any errors or concerns raised by readers. Authors should cooperate with the editorial team in the investigation and resolution of issues related to their published work.

Review and Revision

This Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and adherence to best practices. Amendments or updates to the policy will be made as necessary to reflect changes in publication standards or community feedback.

For inquiries or submissions of corrections and errata, please contact the JUCMD Editorial Office at editor.jucmd@journals.uol.edu.pk

Retraction Policy

Retraction of an Unpublished Article

If the authors want to withdraw the manuscript during its processing, an email has to be sent notifying as to their intention, to the effect that the manuscript withdrawal form will be emailed for the signatures of all the authors. This needs to be completed, scanned and sent back. A final letter from the editorial office for withdrawal of the manuscript will then be dispatched. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.

Please note that without a formal letter of withdrawal, a manuscript is not considered withdrawn and use of such a manuscript elsewhere will be construed as an ethical misconduct.

Retraction of a Published Article

Retraction of a published article is considered on the following grounds:

  • If an article has gross errors in the results or the experimental miscalculations are detected after publication.
  • Plagiarism detected after publication
  • Redundant or Duplicate publication
  • Unethical Research results
  • Major Conflict of Interest

There is no time bar for retraction.