Retraction and Correction

Darunnajah in Language (DIL) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that errors or ethical concerns may occasionally be identified after an article has been published. When this occurs, DIL will take appropriate and transparent action to correct or, when necessary, retract the affected publication.

1. Corrections

A Correction may be issued when an error in a published article affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of the scholarly record but does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the article.

Examples may include:

  • Errors in author names, affiliations, or other metadata;
  • Typographical or formatting errors that affect meaning;
  • Minor errors in tables, figures, or data presentation;
  • Errors in references or citations;
  • Other factual or editorial errors that can be corrected without invalidating the main findings.

Corrections will be linked to the original article and clearly identified as a correction to maintain transparency.

2. Retractions

A Retraction may be issued when a published article is found to contain serious problems that substantially affect the reliability, validity, or integrity of the scholarly record.

Grounds for retraction may include:

  • Fabrication or falsification of data;
  • Serious methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the findings;
  • Plagiarism or substantial unattributed use of another person's work;
  • Duplicate or redundant publication;
  • Manipulation or falsification of the peer-review process;
  • Serious ethical violations involving research participants;
  • Unauthorized use of confidential or protected data;
  • Significant undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the research;
  • Proven authorship or publication misconduct;
  • Other circumstances that make the published findings unreliable.

Retraction does not necessarily imply misconduct by all authors. The reason for retraction will be stated clearly in the retraction notice whenever appropriate.

3. Retraction Procedure

When a potential problem is identified, the editorial team will assess the concern and, where necessary, contact the authors for clarification and supporting evidence.

The journal may:

  1. Conduct an initial editorial assessment.
  2. Request an explanation or relevant documentation from the authors.
  3. Consult reviewers, editors, or independent experts when necessary.
  4. Investigate the matter in accordance with appropriate publication-ethics principles.
  5. Issue a correction, retraction, or other editorial notice depending on the findings.

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

4. Retraction Notice

When an article is retracted, DIL will publish a clear Retraction Notice explaining the reason for the retraction.

The retraction notice will:

  • Clearly identify the retracted article;
  • Include the article title, authors, publication information, and DOI where applicable;
  • State the reason for the retraction;
  • Be linked to the original article;
  • Remain permanently accessible;
  • Be clearly labeled as a retraction.

The original article will normally remain available in the journal archive but will be clearly marked as “Retracted” to preserve the integrity and transparency of the scholarly record.

5. Expression of Concern

If substantial concerns have been raised about a published article but the available evidence is not yet sufficient to make a final correction or retraction decision, DIL may publish an Expression of Concern.

An Expression of Concern may remain in place while the editorial team or relevant institution conducts further investigation.

When the investigation is completed, the journal may issue an appropriate correction, retraction, or other editorial notice.

6. Author-Initiated Retraction

Authors may request the retraction of their published article when they identify serious errors or ethical concerns that substantially affect the reliability of the work.

Such requests must be submitted to the editorial office with a clear explanation and supporting information. The final decision regarding retraction remains the responsibility of the journal's editorial team.

7. Post-Publication Changes

DIL does not normally remove published articles from the online scholarly record. When an article requires correction or retraction, the journal will preserve the original publication and clearly indicate its current status.

Article metadata, DOI records, and indexing information may be updated where appropriate to reflect the correction or retraction.

8. Editorial Responsibility

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team of Darunnajah in Language (DIL) are responsible for determining the appropriate editorial action based on the available evidence and the seriousness of the issue.

All correction and retraction decisions will be handled fairly, objectively, and transparently, with the primary aim of protecting the integrity of the scholarly record.

DIL is committed to correcting the literature when necessary and maintaining a reliable, transparent, and trustworthy academic publication record.