Appeals, Complaints, Corrections and Retractions

1. Purpose and Scope

Scientia Nexus: An International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research is committed to maintaining transparent, fair, and accountable procedures for handling appeals, complaints, corrections, and retractions.

This page describes the operational procedures available to authors, reviewers, readers, and other stakeholders who wish to request a review of an editorial decision, report a concern, request a correction, or communicate issues related to the published scholarly record.

All requests will be handled with confidentiality, impartiality, and respect for editorial independence.

2. How to Appeal an Editorial Decision

Authors may submit an appeal when they believe that an editorial decision was affected by:

  • A significant factual error;
  • A misunderstanding of the manuscript content;
  • Failure to consider relevant information;
  • A procedural issue during the review process.

Appeals must not be based solely on disagreement with reviewer opinions or editorial judgment.

Appeal Submission Procedure

Appeals must:

  • Be submitted by the corresponding author;
  • Be sent through the official journal communication channels;
  • Identify the manuscript title and submission ID;
  • Clearly explain the reason for the appeal;
  • Provide evidence or justification supporting the request.

The appeal should be written objectively and professionally.

Appeal Evaluation

Appeals will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or by an editor appointed by the journal.

Depending on the circumstances, the journal may:

  • Maintain the original decision;
  • Request additional evaluation;
  • Send the manuscript for further review;
  • Reconsider the decision when justified.

The final outcome of the appeal will be communicated to the authors.

3. How to Submit a Complaint

Scientia Nexus accepts complaints related to:

  • Editorial procedures;
  • Peer review processes;
  • Communication with authors or reviewers;
  • Delays in editorial handling;
  • Administrative issues;
  • Possible violations of journal procedures.

Complaint Submission Procedure

Complaints should include:

  • Name and contact information of the person submitting the complaint;
  • Description of the issue;
  • Relevant manuscript information, when applicable;
  • Supporting documents or evidence, if available.

Complaints should be submitted through the official journal contact channels.

The journal will evaluate complaints objectively and provide a response whenever appropriate.

4. Complaints Regarding Ethical Issues

Concerns involving:

  • Research misconduct;
  • Plagiarism;
  • Conflicts of interest;
  • Data integrity;
  • Reviewer or editor conduct;
  • Publication ethics issues;

will be handled according to the journal’s Ethics and Publication Integrity Policies.

When necessary, the journal may initiate an investigation and apply appropriate measures.

5. How to Request a Correction

Scientia Nexus is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.

Authors, readers, or institutions may request corrections when identifying:

  • Factual errors;
  • Incorrect information;
  • Mistakes affecting interpretation;
  • Errors in published metadata;
  • Other relevant inaccuracies.

Correction Request Procedure

Requests should include:

  • Article title;
  • DOI or publication information;
  • Description of the identified error;
  • Explanation of the required correction;
  • Supporting documentation when applicable.

After evaluation, the journal may publish:

  • An Erratum (correction of errors introduced during publication);
  • A Corrigendum (correction of errors identified by authors).

Corrections will be linked to the original publication whenever possible to preserve transparency.

6. Retraction Procedure

Retraction is an action taken when a published article is found to contain serious problems that compromise the reliability or integrity of the scholarly record.

A publication may be considered for retraction in cases involving:

  • Fabricated or falsified data;
  • Significant plagiarism;
  • Serious ethical violations;
  • Duplicate publication;
  • Major errors that invalidate conclusions;
  • Other forms of research misconduct.

Retraction Process

Before a retraction decision is made, the journal may:

  • Evaluate available evidence;
  • Contact authors and relevant parties;
  • Conduct an editorial investigation;
  • Seek expert advice when necessary.

If retraction is confirmed:

  • A retraction notice will be published;
  • The original article will remain accessible when appropriate;
  • The relationship between the article and the retraction notice will be clearly indicated.

Retractions are intended to correct the scientific record and maintain transparency, not to punish authors.

7. Confidentiality and Fair Process

All appeals, complaints, correction requests, and retraction procedures will be handled with appropriate confidentiality.

The journal will make reasonable efforts to:

  • Protect the identity of involved parties;
  • Ensure impartial evaluation;
  • Avoid conflicts of interest;
  • Maintain transparency regarding outcomes.

8. Contact

Requests regarding appeals, complaints, corrections, or retractions should be submitted through the official editorial contact of Scientia Nexus:

Email: [insert journal email]

Final Statement

Scientia Nexus is committed to maintaining a trustworthy, transparent, and responsible scholarly communication system.

Through clear procedures for appeals, complaints, corrections, and retractions, the journal seeks to protect authors, readers, reviewers, and the integrity of the scientific record.