Correction and Retraction

CULTIVATE : Journal Of Agriculture Science is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. When errors or serious concerns are identified after publication, the journal will evaluate the matter and take appropriate action.

1. Corrections

A correction may be considered when a published article contains an error that affects the accuracy, clarity, attribution, or completeness of the publication but does not invalidate its principal findings or conclusions.

Examples may include factual inaccuracies, errors in author affiliations, incorrect metadata, or other material mistakes that can be corrected without replacing the article's central scholarly contribution.

Corrections must be justified and supported by sufficient information. The journal will determine whether a correction notice is necessary and how it should be linked to the original article.

2. Retractions

Retraction may be considered when the reliability or integrity of a published article is seriously compromised.

Possible grounds include:

  • Fabricated or falsified data.

  • Substantial plagiarism.

  • Serious methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the findings.

  • Unethical research practices.

  • Improper duplicate publication.

  • Proven manipulation of the publication or peer-review process.

  • Other serious violations of publication ethics.

Retraction decisions will be based on the available evidence and an assessment of the seriousness of the concern.

3. Expressions of Concern

Where a substantial concern has arisen but an investigation is incomplete or the available evidence is inconclusive, the journal may issue an expression of concern when appropriate.

4. Authorship and Other Post-Publication Changes

Requests to change authorship, affiliations, acknowledgments, funding statements, or other article metadata after publication require documented justification and editorial assessment.

Changes to authorship are not automatic. The journal may require written consent from all affected authors and additional evidence before considering a request. The journal may decline changes that are unsupported, inconsistent with authorship criteria, or incompatible with publication ethics.

The journal does not guarantee that a requested change will be approved merely because it is requested by an author.

5. Procedure

The editorial team may request explanations and supporting documents from relevant parties and, where appropriate, consult institutions or independent experts.

Authors will normally be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to concerns, subject to circumstances requiring urgent action to protect the scholarly record.

6. Transparency

Correction and retraction notices should identify the affected article, explain the reason for the action, and be linked to the original publication where technically possible.

The original article's publication history and associated notices will be handled in a manner intended to preserve the transparency and integrity of the scholarly record.

7. Editorial Authority

The final decision rests with the journal's authorized editorial leadership following an appropriate assessment of the evidence. All actions will be proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the issue.