IPESR – Post-Publication Discussions, Corrections, and Retraction Policy

Innovations in Plant and Environmental Sciences Research (IPESR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and research integrity. This policy outlines procedures for post-publication discussions, corrections, errata, and retractions, in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

1. Post-Publication Discussions

IPESR encourages constructive, evidence-based scholarly dialogue after publication.

Submitting Comments

Authors, readers, and members of the scientific community may submit:

  • Comments
  • Questions
  • Critiques

regarding published articles.

All correspondence should be directed to the IPESR Editorial Office.

All submissions must be:

  • Respectful and professional
  • Focused on scientific content
  • Free from personal criticism or non-academic remarks

2. Corrections and Errata

Author Responsibility

Authors must promptly inform IPESR of any:

  • Errors
  • Inaccuracies
  • Omissions
    identified after publication.

Submission Requirements

Correction requests must:

  • Be submitted in writing
  • Clearly describe the nature of the error
  • Provide accurate corrected information

Approved corrections will be published as Errata and permanently linked to the original article on the IPESR website.

Editorial Review

The editorial team will:

  • Assess the significance and validity of requested corrections
  • Determine whether the issue affects the scientific reliability of the article
  • Publish necessary corrections without delay

If the error affects data interpretations or the validity of findings, IPESR may issue a retraction, following COPE guidelines.

3. Transparency and Accessibility

To maintain an open and trustworthy scholarly record:

  • All corrections, errata, expressions of concern, and retractions will be clearly displayed on the IPESR website.
  • Each correction or retraction will be linked to the original article.
  • Retracted articles will remain visible but marked clearly as “Retracted.”

4. Author Responsibilities

After publication, authors are expected to:

  • Participate actively and responsibly in post-publication discussions
  • Address concerns raised by readers or the Editorial Office
  • Cooperate fully during investigations related to their work

5. Policy Review

IPESR will periodically review this policy to ensure compliance with:

  • COPE best practices
  • Evolving academic publishing standards
  • Feedback from the scientific community

For all post-publication inquiries, corrections, or concerns, contact:
c.editor@ipesr.com

IPESR – Retraction Policy

IPESR adheres to strict COPE-aligned retraction procedures to preserve research integrity.

A. Retraction of an Unpublished Article (During Review or Processing)

If authors wish to withdraw a manuscript under review or in processing:

  1. The corresponding author must email the IPESR Editorial Office requesting withdrawal.
  2. IPESR will issue a Manuscript Withdrawal Form.
  3. The form must be signed by all authors (handwritten signatures only; no electronic signatures).
  4. The signed form should be scanned and returned via email.
  5. IPESR will issue an official withdrawal confirmation letter.

Important:
A manuscript is not considered withdrawn until the official confirmation letter is issued.
Submitting the manuscript elsewhere without formal withdrawal constitutes ethical misconduct.

B. Retraction of a Published Article

A published article may be retracted from IPESR for any of the following reasons:

Grounds for Retraction

  • Major errors affecting results, interpretations, or conclusions
  • Experimental miscalculations identified after publication
  • Plagiarism detected post-publication
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data
  • Unethical research practices
  • Undisclosed or significant conflicts of interest
  • Breaches of academic or publication ethics

Retraction Procedure

  1. Concern is submitted to IPESR.
  2. The editorial team conducts a formal investigation following COPE guidelines.
  3. The Editorial Board reviews findings and makes a final decision.
  4. A Retraction Notice is published, clearly stating reasons.
  5. The original article remains accessible but marked as “Retracted.”

No Time Limitation

IPESR may retract an article at any time after publication if justified.