Journal of Modern Studies in Management & Organization (JMSMO) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal follows the guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding corrections, retractions, and post-publication concerns.
JMSMO recognizes that errors may occasionally occur in published articles. The journal handles corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern transparently and responsibly to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.
Corrections are issued when errors are identified in a published article that affect the accuracy, interpretation, or reliability of the article but do not invalidate the overall findings.
All corrections are reviewed and approved by the Editor-in-Chief before publication.
Depending on the nature and significance of the error, JMSMO may publish:
Minor corrections refer to small errors that do not affect the scientific meaning, conclusions, or integrity of the article.
Examples include:
Minor corrections may be made directly to the online version of the article, while maintaining transparency regarding the changes.
A publisher correction (Erratum) is issued when an error introduced during the publication process affects the accuracy of the published record, the authors’ reputation, or the journal’s reputation.
The correction notice:
The original article is not removed from the journal website. The correction notice remains freely accessible to readers.
A corrigendum is issued when authors identify a significant error in their published article that affects the accuracy of the publication record, scientific integrity, or interpretation of the article.
All corrigenda require editorial approval before publication.
The correction notice will clearly describe:
The original article remains available, and the correction is permanently linked to it.
An Expression of Concern is a formal notice published by JMSMO when serious concerns arise regarding a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to justify immediate retraction.
An Expression of Concern may be issued in cases such as:
The notice alerts readers to the concern while further investigation is conducted.
After completion of the investigation, JMSMO may:
The Expression of Concern remains permanently linked to the original article.
Retraction is a formal action indicating that a published article should no longer be considered part of the reliable scientific literature.
JMSMO may retract an article when there is clear evidence that:
Retraction may be initiated by:
A retraction notice will:
The original article will not normally be removed from the journal website because preserving the scholarly record is essential. Instead, it will be clearly marked as retracted.
In exceptional cases involving legal requirements, privacy concerns, or other serious circumstances, removal or restriction of access may occur. However, bibliographic information will be preserved.
JMSMO welcomes responsible scholarly communication after publication.
Readers, researchers, and other stakeholders may submit concerns, comments, or questions regarding published articles through the journal’s official communication channels.
Post-publication concerns may include:
All concerns will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief according to JMSMO policies and relevant COPE guidelines.
Where appropriate, JMSMO may facilitate scholarly discussion, publish corrections, expressions of concern, or other notices to maintain transparency and protect the integrity of the academic record.
JMSMO follows the relevant guidelines of: