TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that, in exceptional circumstances, published articles may require retraction when significant concerns arise regarding their validity, ethical compliance, or adherence to accepted standards of scholarly publishing. This policy establishes the principles and procedures followed by the journal when considering the retraction of published work.

Purpose of the Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide a transparent and consistent framework for addressing published articles that no longer meet the standards of research integrity or publication ethics. The journal seeks to protect readers, researchers, and the scholarly community by ensuring that the published literature remains accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

Grounds for Retraction

A published article may be considered for retraction when reliable evidence demonstrates that its findings, data, or conclusions are substantially compromised. Circumstances that may justify retraction include serious research misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or falsified data, unethical research practices, undisclosed significant conflicts of interest, copyright infringement, authorship misrepresentation, or any other substantial breach of publication ethics.

Editorial Evaluation

All concerns relating to a published article will be evaluated carefully, objectively, and confidentially by the Editorial Office. Authors may be invited to provide explanations, supporting documentation, or additional evidence during the assessment process. Where appropriate, independent subject experts or relevant institutions may be consulted to assist in reaching a fair and evidence-based editorial decision.

Retraction Procedure

When retraction is considered necessary, the journal will issue a formal Retraction Notice explaining the reason for the editorial action. The notice will remain permanently associated with the original publication to ensure transparency while preserving the integrity of the scholarly record. The original article will remain identifiable within the journal archive unless legal obligations require its removal.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to notify the Editorial Office promptly if they become aware of significant errors, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns affecting their published work. Authors should cooperate fully with editorial investigations and provide all information reasonably requested during the evaluation process.

Expression of Concern

Where credible questions arise regarding the reliability or ethical compliance of a published article and sufficient evidence is not yet available to reach a final editorial decision, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern. This notice informs readers that the publication is under editorial assessment while maintaining fairness to all parties involved until the review has been completed.

Author-Initiated Retraction

Authors who identify significant inaccuracies, unintended errors, or ethical issues in their published work are encouraged to notify the Editorial Office without unnecessary delay. Requests for retraction submitted by authors will be evaluated objectively, and the final editorial decision will be based on the available evidence and the journal's publication ethics policies.

Metadata and Indexing Updates

When an article is retracted, the journal will update the publication record to accurately reflect its status. Where appropriate, associated metadata, indexing information, and archival records may also be revised to ensure that readers and indexing services receive accurate and current publication information while preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.

Post-Retraction Record

Retraction does not remove the publication history of an article. Instead, the scholarly record will clearly indicate that the article has been retracted while maintaining an accurate record of the editorial action. This approach supports transparency and helps prevent the continued citation or use of unreliable research findings.

Editorial Responsibility

The Editorial Office will manage retraction decisions impartially and without undue influence. Every decision will be based on objective evidence, publication ethics, and the journal's commitment to fairness, accountability, and responsible scholarly publishing.

International Publication Ethics Guidance

The Editorial Office manages retraction matters in accordance with internationally accepted principles of publication ethics and responsible editorial practice. Every decision is made through a fair, evidence-based process that promotes transparency, accountability, and the long-term credibility of scholarly publishing.

Policy Review

TJTHS may periodically review and revise this policy to reflect developments in publication ethics, editorial best practices, and internationally recognized scholarly publishing standards. Any revisions will support the journal's ongoing commitment to research integrity and responsible editorial governance.

Commitment to Research Integrity

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is dedicated to safeguarding the credibility of scholarly communication through transparent editorial practices and responsible post-publication oversight. The journal remains committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and accountability for the benefit of the global research community.