Errata and Retraction Policy

JINCES ERRATA POLICY

1. Purpose of the Errata Policy

The Journal of Innovations in Art and Culture for Nature Conservation and Environmental Sustainability (JINCES) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. This Errata Policy provides a clear framework for correcting errors identified in published manuscripts while preserving the trust of authors, reviewers, readers, and the academic community.

2. Scope of Errata

An erratum (plural: errata) refers to a formal notice issued to correct errors introduced during the writing, review, editing, or publication process that do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions of the article.

This policy applies to all content published in JINCES, including:

  • Original research articles

  • Review articles

  • Exhibition portfolios and catalogues

  • Artist portfolios

  • Briefs, reports, and letters

3. Types of Corrections

3.1 Erratum

An erratum is issued when a significant error is identified that affects the clarity, accuracy, or interpretation of the published work but does not compromise its scientific or scholarly validity. Examples include:

  • Typographical or formatting errors affecting meaning

  • Incorrect author affiliation or contact details

  • Errors in figures, tables, captions, or labels

  • Minor data or referencing errors that do not alter conclusions

3.2 Corrigendum

A corrigendum is issued when an author identifies and reports an error in their published work. The nature of the correction follows the same principles as an erratum and must not undermine the integrity of the study’s results.

3.3 Retraction (Outside the Scope of Errata)

Errors that invalidate the study’s findings, involve plagiarism, ethical violations, or serious methodological flaws are handled under JINCES’s Publication Ethics and Retraction Policy, not under this Errata Policy.

4. Initiation of an Erratum

An erratum may be initiated by:

  • The author(s)

  • The Editor-in-Chief

  • Members of the editorial board

  • Readers or reviewers who identify post-publication errors

All reported errors must be submitted in writing to the editorial office via the journal’s official email or submission system.

5. Review and Approval Process

  1. The Editor-in-Chief reviews the reported error to determine its nature and impact.

  2. If necessary, the editorial board or subject experts may be consulted.

  3. The author(s) may be requested to clarify or confirm the correction.

  4. Once approved, the erratum is formally prepared by the editorial office.

6. Publication of Errata

  • Approved errata are published in the next available issue of JINCES or as an online notice.

  • The erratum is clearly linked to the original article.

  • The original published article remains accessible, with a clear notice indicating that an erratum has been issued.

  • No changes are made to the original article’s content without transparent documentation of the correction.

7. Formatting of Errata

An erratum notice includes:

  • Full citation of the original article

  • Clear description of the error

  • Corrected information

  • Date of publication of the erratum

8. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors are responsible for promptly notifying JINCES of any errors discovered after publication.

  • Authors must cooperate fully during the erratum review process.

  • Authors remain accountable for the accuracy of their work, even after publication.

9. Editorial Responsibilities

  • JINCES ensures timely, fair, and transparent handling of errata.

  • All corrections follow ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  • Editorial decisions regarding errata are final.

10. Open Access and Licensing

Errata published by JINCES are open access and distributed under the same Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license as the original article.

11. Preservation of the Scholarly Record

JINCES is committed to preserving the integrity of the academic record. Issuing errata is considered a responsible scholarly practice that enhances transparency, accountability, and trust in academic publishing.

 

 

 

JINCES RETRACTION POLICY

1. Purpose of the Retraction Policy

The Journal of Innovations in Art and Culture for Nature Conservation and Environmental Sustainability (JINCES) is committed to safeguarding the integrity, credibility, and reliability of the scholarly record. This Retraction Policy outlines the procedures and conditions under which published articles may be retracted to correct the literature and inform readers of serious errors or ethical breaches.

2. Scope of the Retraction Policy

This policy applies to all manuscripts published in JINCES, including:

  • Original research articles

  • Review articles

  • Exhibition portfolios and catalogues

  • Artist portfolios

  • Briefs, reports, and letters

Retraction is reserved for cases where the validity, originality, or ethical standing of a published article is fundamentally compromised.

3. Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted for, but not limited to, the following reasons:

3.1 Research Misconduct

  • Plagiarism or self-plagiarism

  • Fabrication or falsification of data, images, or results

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted material

3.2 Ethical Violations

  • Failure to obtain required ethical approvals (where applicable)

  • Misrepresentation of authorship or contributorship

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

  • Breach of COPE ethical standards

3.3 Serious Errors

  • Major methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the findings

  • Incorrect data or interpretations that significantly affect conclusions

3.4 Legal or Copyright Issues

  • Defamation

  • Copyright infringement

  • Legal disputes affecting the publication rights of the article

4. Initiation of Retraction

A retraction may be initiated by:

  • The author(s)

  • The Editor-in-Chief

  • Members of the editorial board

  • Reviewers

  • Readers or external institutions

All retraction requests must be submitted formally to the JINCES editorial office.

5. Investigation and Review Process

  1. The Editor-in-Chief conducts a preliminary assessment of the allegation.

  2. Where necessary, the editorial board, independent experts, or the author’s affiliated institution may be consulted.

  3. Authors are given an opportunity to respond to the allegations within a reasonable timeframe.

  4. The investigation is conducted in accordance with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

  5. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on evidence, reviewer reports, and ethical considerations.

6. Retraction Decision

The Editor-in-Chief may decide to:

  • Retract the article

  • Issue a correction or erratum instead of retraction

  • Reject the retraction request if allegations are unsubstantiated

The decision of the Editor-in-Chief is final.

7. Retraction Notice

When an article is retracted:

  • A clear and transparent retraction notice is published promptly.

  • The notice identifies the retracted article with full citation details.

  • The reason(s) for retraction are clearly stated.

  • The notice indicates who initiated the retraction (author, editor, or publisher).

8. Handling of Retracted Articles

  • The original article remains accessible to preserve the scholarly record.

  • Each page of the retracted article is clearly marked as “Retracted”.

  • The retraction notice is permanently linked to the original article.

  • Retracted articles are not removed unless legally required.

9. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must cooperate fully during retraction investigations.

  • Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and ethical compliance of their work.

  • Retraction does not exempt authors from accountability for misconduct.

10. Editorial Responsibilities

  • JINCES ensures that retractions are handled fairly, confidentially, and without bias.

  • The journal commits to timely communication with all parties involved.

  • All actions comply with COPE best-practice guidelines.

11. Open Access and Licensing

Retraction notices are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. The licensing status of the original article remains unchanged.

12. Post-Retraction Actions

  • JINCES reserves the right to notify indexing services and databases of the retraction.

  • Authors found guilty of serious misconduct may be restricted from submitting future manuscripts to JINCES.

13. Preservation of Academic Integrity

Retraction is a necessary mechanism for maintaining academic integrity. JINCES views retraction not as punishment, but as a corrective action to uphold transparency, accountability, and trust in scholarly communication.