Retraction Charges

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology

is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the scientific record. If a published article requires retraction, correction, or re-publication, the following policy outlines the procedures and conditions associated with such actions.

Retraction:

  1. Grounds for Retraction: Articles may be retracted if they contain significant errors, misleading information, ethical concerns, or if there is evidence of misconduct or plagiarism.

  2. Initiation of Retraction: a. Authors: Authors are encouraged to promptly contact the editorial office if they identify errors in their published work. b. Editorial Board: The editorial board may initiate retraction proceedings based on internal assessments, reader complaints, or external concerns.

  3. Retraction Process: a. A retraction notice will be published in the journal, clearly stating the reason for the retraction and providing any necessary corrections. b. The original article will be marked as retracted, and the retraction notice will be linked to the article.

Correction:

  1. Grounds for Correction: Articles may be corrected if minor errors or inaccuracies are identified that do not warrant retraction.

  2. Initiation of Correction: a. Authors: Authors are responsible for promptly contacting the editorial office if they identify errors in their published work. b. Editorial Board: The editorial board may initiate correction proceedings based on internal assessments, reader complaints, or external concerns.

  3. Correction Process: a. A correction notice will be published in the journal, detailing the nature of the corrections made to the original article. b. The corrected version of the article will be published, and the correction notice will be linked to the article.

Republication:

  1. Grounds for Republication: Articles may be considered for republication if substantial corrections or updates are necessary to rectify major errors or omissions.

  2. Initiation of Republication: Republication is initiated at the discretion of the editorial board based on the extent of corrections required.

  3. Republication Process: a. A republication notice will be published in the journal, explaining the reasons for republication and providing details on the corrections made. b. The corrected version of the article will be published, and the republication notice will be linked to the article.

Fees and Timelines:

  1. Fee Structure: Authors requesting retraction correction or republication will be charged a non-refundable fee of $500 USD.

  2. Timeline: The entire process, including retraction, correction, or re-publication, will be completed within 30 days from the initiation of the request.

Waiver Policy:

No full waivers for the fee will be granted. The $500 USD fee is non-negotiable and must be paid by the authors or responsible parties.

Conclusion:

The Journal is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic publishing and expects authors to cooperate in the process of retraction, correction, or republication. This policy ensures transparency, accuracy, and accountability in maintaining the integrity of the journal's content.