Retraction & Correction Policy
Retraction and Correction Policy at CAP is designed to preserve the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record.
Contemporary Accounting Perspectives (CAP) is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the academic record. When errors, ethical concerns, or publication misconduct are identified in published content, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other appropriate notices.
Corrections
A correction may be issued when a published article contains an error that does not invalidate the overall findings, conclusions, or scholarly contribution of the work. Corrections may relate to author information, affiliations, funding acknowledgements, minor factual errors, formatting problems, or other issues that require clarification.
Retractions
A retraction may be issued when there is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, the article contains serious ethical violations, plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, authorship misconduct, or other forms of academic misconduct.
Expressions of Concern
CAP may publish an expression of concern when serious concerns have been raised about a published article, but the investigation is ongoing or the available evidence is inconclusive.
Post-Publication Process
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Concern Identified
An error, ethical concern, or post-publication issue is reported or detected.
An error, ethical concern, or post-publication issue is reported or detected.
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Editorial Assessment
The editorial office reviews the issue and assesses its seriousness and impact on the published record.
The editorial office reviews the issue and assesses its seriousness and impact on the published record.
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3
Author Clarification
Authors or relevant parties may be contacted for clarification, documentation, or response.
Authors or relevant parties may be contacted for clarification, documentation, or response.
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4
Editorial Action
A correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other notice may be issued where appropriate.
A correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other notice may be issued where appropriate.
Correction and Retraction Notices
Correction, retraction, or expression of concern notices are published transparently and linked to the original article where applicable. Such notices identify the article concerned and explain the reason for the editorial action.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to promptly inform the journal if they identify a significant error, inaccuracy, or ethical concern in their published work. Authors should cooperate with the editorial office during any post-publication investigation.
Editorial Responsibility
The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team are responsible for evaluating post-publication concerns and taking appropriate action to protect the integrity of the scholarly record. Decisions are made in accordance with publication ethics principles and the available evidence.
