Correction & Retraction Policy

Pioneer Journal of Arts and Linguistics Insights

Correction Policy

1. Purpose of Corrections

PJALI ensures clarity, accuracy, and credibility in research publications in arts, linguistics, literature, and cultural studies. Corrections safeguard the scholarly record for academic, policy, and public use.

2. Types of Corrections

Erratum (Publisher-Initiated):
Production errors (formatting, figures, metadata) not affecting conclusions.

Corrigendum (Author-Initiated):
Author-detected substantive errors post-publication (e.g., data, interpretation mistakes) impact understanding but not validity.

3. Correction Procedure

Error Detection: Identified by authors, editors, reviewers, or readers.

Editorial Review: Board evaluates the error’s significance and decides on correction type.

Implementation: Formal correction notice issued and linked; main text unchanged unless critical.

4. Visibility & Indexing

Corrections are:

  • Clearly labeled and linked

  • Indexed in scholarly databases

  • Open access and permanently available

Retraction Policy

1. Purpose of Retractions

Articles are retracted when validity is seriously compromised. This protects arts and linguistics research from misuse or erroneous citation.

2. Grounds for Retraction

  • Research Misconduct: Plagiarism, falsification, unethical authorship

  • Ethical Violations: Missing approvals or undisclosed conflicts

  • Critical Flaws: Major methodological or interpretive errors

3. Retraction Process

  • Investigation: PJALI conducts review; authors/institutions contacted if necessary

  • Editorial Decision: Follows COPE guidelines

  • Retraction Notice: Publicly published; article marked RETRACTED; remains accessible

4. Transparency & Indexing

  • Freely available

  • Clearly marked

  • Indexed in citation and bibliographic databases

⚖️ Ethical Governance

PJALI follows COPE and HEC Pakistan standards.

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