Retraction and Correction

Journal of Teaching and Learning is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling corrections, retractions, and other post-publication issues.

Correction

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article that affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of the publication but does not invalidate its main findings or conclusions. Corrections may include errors in author information, affiliations, text, tables, figures, references, or other relevant publication information.

A correction notice will clearly identify the changes and will be linked to the original article to maintain transparency and the continuity of the scholarly record.

Retraction

An article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that the published work is unreliable or that serious publication-ethics violations have occurred. Possible grounds for retraction include:

  • substantial plagiarism or inappropriate text reuse;
  • fabrication or falsification of data;
  • serious research or ethical violations;
  • duplicate or redundant publication;
  • manipulation of the peer-review process;
  • significant errors that invalidate the main findings or conclusions; or
  • other serious forms of academic misconduct.

When a retraction is necessary, the article will remain part of the scholarly record where appropriate but will be clearly marked as “Retracted”. A separate retraction notice will explain the reason for the retraction and will be permanently linked to the original article.

Post-Publication Review

Requests concerning corrections or retractions may be submitted to the Editorial Office of Journal of Teaching and Learning. Each case will be assessed by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team based on available evidence and relevant publication-ethics principles. Where necessary, the journal may seek clarification from the authors, reviewers, research institutions, or other relevant parties.

All decisions concerning correction or retraction will be made with the primary objective of protecting the integrity of the academic record.

Publication Ethics Standard

The journal applies internationally recognized publication-ethics principles and refers to the COPE Retraction Guidelines when handling cases involving correction, retraction, or suspected publication misconduct. This approach is appropriate for a reputable SINTA-accredited journal because it provides a transparent framework for maintaining research and publication integrity.