Corrections, Retractions, and Article Updates Policy

Maintaining the INTEGRITY OF THE SCHOLARLY RECORD per COPE guidelines

Corrections (Errata)

Minor errors not affecting validity (typos, calculations, formatting)
  • Editor reviews request
  • Formal correction notice published & linked to original article
  • Both remain publicly available
  • Who may request: Authors, readers, staff

Retractions

Formal withdrawal for serious flaws, misconduct, or unreliability:

  • Fraud, fabrication, falsification
  • Plagiarism, redundant publication
  • Serious errors invalidating conclusions
  • Ethics breaches, peer review manipulation
  • Undisclosed conflicts compromising validity

Process: Editor investigates → Authors respond → Retraction notice published → Article marked "RETRACTED"

Expressions of Concern

Issued when credible concerns raised but insufficient info for correction/retraction:

  • Alerts readers during investigation
  • Outcome published: correction, retraction, or no action

Withdrawals

Rare pre-finalization withdrawals by mutual editor-author agreement

Report Concerns

Contact:

  • Email: irmr.admin@vertexcorp.org (Editor-in-Chief)
  • Address: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Include: Article DOI, concern description, evidence, contact info

Investigation Timeline

Action Timeline
Corrections 4–8 weeks
Expressions of Concern 2–4 weeks
Retractions 8–12 weeks

Core Principles

  • Transparency: All notices publicly visible
  • Integrity: Evidence-based per COPE
  • Fairness: Authors respond before decisions
  • Timeliness: Prompt action taken
  • Permanence: Retracted articles remain marked
Aligned with COPE Retraction Guidelines (2025) & international standards