Retraction, Correction & Article Withdrawal Policy

Samvakti Journals is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the scholarly record. This policy describes how we manage corrections, retractions, withdrawals, updates, and publishing errors in all journals published by Samvakti Pvt. Ltd.

This policy applies to all journals under Samvakti Journals.

The purpose of this document is to ensure that:

• The published scholarly record remains accurate
• Errors or ethical concerns are addressed transparently
• Readers can trust the reliability of the content
• Authors, editors, and reviewers understand the correction process

This policy is designed in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

A correction is issued when:

• A minor error is identified in a published article
• The error does not change the overall results, interpretation, or scientific integrity of the work
• Examples include: author name spelling, affiliation errors, figure formatting issues, minor text inaccuracies

Correction Process

1. The author(s) notify the editorial office OR the editorial team identifies an issue.
2. The editorial team evaluates the significance of the error.
3. If acceptable, a Correction Notice is published and linked to the original article.
4. The original article remains unchanged except for an added note linking to the correction.

Corrections cannot be used to alter conclusions or reinterpret results.

A retraction is issued when:

• There is clear evidence of unreliable findings
• Data has been fabricated, falsified, or manipulated
• Plagiarism or duplicate publication is detected
• Ethical misconduct occurs (including undisclosed conflicts of interest)
• Major errors invalidate the conclusions

Retraction Principles

• The retracted article remains available for transparency.
• A Retraction Notice replaces the article abstract.
• The PDF is watermarked “Retracted”.
• The notice explains the reason for retraction and who initiated it (editor or authors).

Retraction decisions are final and cannot be reversed.

Authors may request withdrawal before formal publication (before assignment of Volume/Issue/DOI).
A withdrawal is allowed only when:

• A serious error is discovered
• The manuscript was submitted accidentally
• All authors agree to withdraw via written confirmation

Once published and assigned a DOI, an article cannot be withdrawn.
After publication, only correction or retraction is permitted.

An article may be removed only when:

• Required by a court order
• Content is defamatory, illegal, or poses a serious security risk
• Ethical violations require complete removal

A Removal Notice will be published in place of the article.

Samvakti Journals reserves the full right to:

• Retract, correct, or update a published article
• Reject withdrawal requests after publication
• Conduct investigations in case of ethical concerns
• Communicate findings with authors’ institutions if necessary

All actions are taken in accordance with COPE standards.

Authors must:

• Ensure accuracy of submitted work
• Notify the editorial office immediately if errors are discovered
• Cooperate fully with investigations
• Agree to correction or retraction when justified

Samvakti Journals maintains a strict No-Refund Policy for all publication charges (SPC).
SPC fees are non-refundable under all circumstances, including:

• Withdrawal requested by authors
• Retraction due to author misconduct
• Correction of errors
• Editorial decisions after review

Payment of SPC represents agreement to this policy.

All corrections, retractions, withdrawals, and removal notices will be:

• Published promptly
• Linked to the original article
• Freely accessible to all readers
• Included in indexing metadata where applicable

Transparency is essential to preserving scholarly integrity.

For concerns related to corrections or retractions, authors may contact:

Samvakti Journals Editorial Office
Email: editorial.office@samvaktijournals.com
Website: https://www.samvaktijournals.com