Retraction and Editorial expressions of concern

Retraction, Editorial Expressions of Concern, and Correction Policy

 Process for Handling Corrections

In the event that an error is identified in a published article, the editorial team of TAIJA – Tatwachintanam: International Journal of Ayurveda will evaluate the nature and severity of the error to determine its impact on the article’s scientific integrity and conclusions.

  • If the error is minor and does not affect the overall findings, a correction noticewill be issued.
  • If the error affects interpretation, results, or conclusions, the authors will be contacted to confirm the mistake and provide corrected content.
  • The correction noticewill clearly specify the original error and the revised information and will be linked to the original article.
  • Corrections will be indexed and updated in relevant databases to ensure complete transparency.
  • Editors will oversee the correction process to ensure the issue is resolved and that the scholarly record remains reliable.

 Retraction Policy

TAIJA maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward publication misconduct. Articles may be retracted for the following reasons:

  • Proven cases of plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data
  • Unethical research involving human or animal subjects
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest or duplicate publication
  • Serious methodological flaws discovered post-publication

In such cases:

  • A formal retraction noticewill be published and linked to the original article
  • The article PDF will be watermarked as “Retracted”
  • The authors’ affiliated institutions and funding agencies may be notified
  • Retractions are processed in accordance with COPE guidelines

 Editorial Expressions of Concern

When potential issues arise concerning a published article—such as ethical concerns, undisclosed conflicts, or significant methodological doubts—TAIJA may issue an Editorial Expression of Concern to alert readers while a formal investigation is underway.

Depending on the outcome of the investigation, one of the following actions will be taken:

  • Publication of a correctionif issues are resolvable
  • Retractionof the article if warranted
  • Removal of the concern noticeif the article is cleared of allegations

This process ensures transparency while upholding the scientific and ethical standards of the journal.