Retraction and Correction

Eduistiqomah in Mathematics Education (EIME) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that corrections or retractions may occasionally be necessary when significant errors or research misconduct are identified.

EIME follows responsible scholarly publishing practices when handling corrections, retractions, and other post-publication concerns.

1. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article that affects the accuracy or clarity of the article but does not invalidate its main findings or scholarly contribution.

Corrections may include, but are not limited to:

  • Author name or affiliation errors;
  • Typographical or formatting errors;
  • Errors in tables, figures, or captions;
  • Incorrect bibliographic information;
  • Minor errors in data presentation;
  • Errors in formulas, mathematical notation, or terminology; and
  • Other errors that can be corrected without invalidating the main conclusions.

When a correction is approved, EIME will publish a formal correction notice and, where appropriate, amend the online article. The correction history will remain transparent and identifiable as part of the scholarly record.

2. Major Corrections

If an error substantially affects the interpretation of an article but does not constitute grounds for retraction, EIME may publish a major correction or editorial notice.

The original article will generally remain available, with a clear indication that a correction has been issued.

3. Retraction

An article may be retracted when its findings or publication process are determined to be seriously unreliable or when significant violations of publication ethics are confirmed.

Reasons for retraction may include:

  • Fabrication or falsification of data;
  • Serious plagiarism;
  • Duplicate or redundant publication;
  • Major errors that invalidate the findings or conclusions;
  • Manipulation of the peer-review process;
  • Unethical research involving human participants;
  • Serious authorship or contributorship misconduct;
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the article;
  • Manipulation or fraudulent use of citations;
  • Serious violations of research or publication ethics; or
  • Other circumstances that substantially compromise the integrity of the published work.

Retraction decisions are made by the editorial team following an appropriate assessment of the available evidence.

4. Retraction Procedure

When a potential reason for retraction is identified, EIME may:

  1. Receive or identify the concern;
  2. Conduct an initial editorial assessment;
  3. Request clarification or supporting information from the authors;
  4. Consult reviewers, editorial board members, or relevant experts when necessary;
  5. Contact the authors' institution or other relevant organizations where appropriate;
  6. Evaluate the available evidence;
  7. Determine whether correction, retraction, or another editorial action is appropriate; and
  8. Publish an appropriate notice when a formal decision has been made.

Authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond to concerns before a final decision is made, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

5. Retraction Notice

A retracted article will remain part of the journal's scholarly record whenever technically and ethically appropriate.

The article will be clearly identified as RETRACTED, and a retraction notice will explain the reason for the retraction.

The retraction notice should include:

  • The title of the retracted article;
  • Author name(s);
  • Publication information;
  • DOI or persistent identifier;
  • Date of retraction; and
  • A clear explanation of the reason for retraction.

The original article will not normally be removed from the journal's archive because maintaining the publication history is important for transparency and scholarly integrity.

6. Withdrawal Before Publication

Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before publication by contacting the editorial office.

However, withdrawal may not be permitted when the manuscript has already entered an advanced stage of publication or when the withdrawal request is intended to avoid legitimate editorial, peer-review, or research-integrity procedures.

If serious ethical concerns arise before publication, EIME may investigate the matter before allowing withdrawal.

7. Corrections After Publication

Authors are encouraged to promptly notify the editorial office if they discover a significant error in their published article.

Requests for corrections should clearly identify:

  • The article concerned;
  • The location of the error;
  • The incorrect information;
  • The corrected information; and
  • The reason the correction is necessary.

The editorial team will evaluate the request and determine whether a correction notice or another editorial action is appropriate.

8. Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team is responsible for assessing post-publication concerns objectively and fairly.

Corrections and retractions are handled independently of the authors' financial status, institutional affiliation, academic position, or other non-scholarly considerations.

Editorial decisions are based on the integrity, accuracy, reliability, and ethical status of the published work.

9. Appeals

Authors may appeal a correction or retraction decision by providing a clear explanation and relevant supporting evidence.

Appeals will be reviewed by the editorial team and, when appropriate, by independent members of the editorial board or external experts.

The decision following an appeal will be communicated to the authors.

10. Transparency and Integrity of the Scholarly Record

EIME does not remove or alter published articles simply to conceal errors, misconduct, or changes in the publication history.

Where correction or retraction is necessary, the journal will maintain a transparent record of the action and its reason.

The purpose of this policy is to protect readers, authors, reviewers, institutions, and the broader academic community while maintaining the reliability of the scholarly record.