Retraction and Withdrawal Policy

The Nigeria Journal of Education, Health and Technology Research (NJEHETR) is committed to maintaining the integrity and reliability of its published scholarly record.

The journal recognises that circumstances may arise in which a submitted, accepted or published manuscript requires withdrawal, correction or retraction.

1. Manuscript Withdrawal Before Publication

Authors who wish to withdraw a manuscript before publication must submit a formal written request to the Editorial Office.

The request should include:

  • Manuscript title.

  • Manuscript identification number, where available.

  • Names of all contributing authors.

  • Reason for withdrawal.

  • Confirmation that all co-authors agree to the withdrawal.

Withdrawal requests will be reviewed by the editorial management before approval.

2. Grounds for Retraction

A published article may be considered for retraction where credible evidence establishes:

  1. Significant plagiarism or unattributed duplication.

  2. Fabrication or falsification of research data.

  3. Serious errors that invalidate the research findings.

  4. Duplicate or redundant publication.

  5. Unethical research practices.

  6. Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the reliability of the research.

  7. Improper authorship or fraudulent attribution.

  8. Other serious violations of publication ethics.

3. Retraction Procedure

Where a potential reason for retraction is identified, the journal shall:

  1. Conduct an initial assessment of the reported concern.

  2. Request explanations and relevant evidence from the authors where appropriate.

  3. Examine the available information and supporting documentation.

  4. Consult relevant editorial personnel or independent experts where necessary.

  5. Make an editorial decision based on the available evidence.

  6. Publish a retraction notice where retraction is justified.

4. Retraction Notice

A retraction notice should clearly identify:

  • The title of the affected article.

  • The names of the authors.

  • The original publication details.

  • The reason for retraction.

  • The date of the retraction.

  • The authority responsible for the retraction decision.

Retracted articles should remain identifiable in the journal's archive, with a clear retraction notice linked to the original publication, in order to preserve the scholarly record.

5. Corrections Instead of Retractions

Where an identified error does not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of a published article, the journal may issue a correction or erratum instead of retracting the article.

6. Editorial Independence

Retraction decisions shall be based on documented evidence and editorial assessment rather than personal, institutional or commercial considerations.

Journal: NJEHETR
ISSN: 2251-0087
Website: https://njehetr.com.ng
Email: aprehetjournals@gmail.com

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