Retraction Policy

 

Global Review of Humanities, Arts and Society (GRHAS) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. In cases where serious problems are identified in published articles, the journal may issue a retraction to correct the literature and inform readers of significant concerns regarding the validity or ethical integrity of the work.

Retractions are issued in accordance with established academic publishing standards and are intended to maintain transparency and trust in the scholarly communication process.

Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted if substantial evidence indicates that the publication contains serious issues, including but not limited to:

  • plagiarism or substantial unattributed use of previously published work
  • data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research results
  • duplicate publication or redundant publication
  • serious methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the findings
  • unethical research practices, including lack of appropriate ethical approval where required
  • undisclosed conflicts of interest that significantly affect the integrity of the research
  • authorship disputes or fraudulent authorship claims

The journal may also retract an article if it is determined that the publication resulted from serious breaches of editorial or peer review integrity.

Retraction Procedure

When potential problems are identified in a published article, the editorial office will initiate an investigation to assess the validity of the concerns. This process may involve:

  • reviewing the evidence related to the allegation
  • consulting with the authors and requesting clarification or supporting documentation
  • seeking advice from editorial board members or independent experts where necessary

The editorial office will evaluate the findings of the investigation before determining the appropriate course of action.

Retraction Notice

If a retraction is deemed necessary, the journal will publish a formal retraction notice that clearly identifies the retracted article and explains the reason for the retraction.

  • be clearly labeled as a retraction
  • remain permanently accessible in the journal record
  • be linked to the original article

The original article will remain available online but will be clearly marked as retracted to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Corrections and Expressions of Concern

In cases where issues are identified that do not require full retraction, the journal may issue alternative editorial actions, including:

  • Corrections (errata or corrigenda) – to address errors that do not invalidate the main findings
  • Expressions of concern – if a potential issue is under investigation but a final conclusion has not yet been reached

These notices help ensure transparency while preserving the reliability of the academic record.

Author Cooperation

Authors are expected to cooperate fully with any investigation related to potential errors or ethical concerns in their published work. If authors identify significant errors in their own published articles, they should promptly notify the editorial office so that appropriate corrective action can be taken.

Commitment to Scholarly Integrity

GRHAS is committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in scholarly publishing. Retractions and related editorial actions are implemented to correct the literature and ensure that the published record remains accurate, trustworthy, and ethically sound.