Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record through transparent correction and retraction procedures
Poorvam International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions (PIJCACE) is committed to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record. This policy outlines our procedures for handling corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, and version control for published content. We believe in transparency and accountability in all post-publication changes.
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Policy DOI: 10.63752/poorvam.update.policy.2026
ISSN: 3107-6866
Publisher: Dhvani Publication
This policy establishes clear, transparent procedures for making post-publication changes to articles published in PIJCACE. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of scholarly integrity while ensuring the published record remains accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Retracted or corrected articles remain online with clear notices of their status. We do not remove published content from the scholarly record.
PIJCACE recognizes the following types of post-publication updates as defined by Crossref CrossMark standards:
| Update Type | Description | Separate Notice |
|---|---|---|
| Correction | Fixing errors affecting interpretation | Yes |
| Erratum | Publisher-identified error | Yes |
| Corrigendum | Author-identified error | Yes |
| Retraction | Withdrawal of entire article | Yes |
| Partial Retraction | Retraction of specific sections | Yes |
| Expression of Concern | Notice of ongoing investigation | Yes |
| Addendum | Additional information/data | Yes |
| Clarification | Explanation of unclear content | Yes |
| New Version | Updated version | Yes |
| Withdrawal | Removed before publication | Yes |
Minor corrections are small changes that do not significantly affect the work's interpretation, conclusions, or crediting. These are made directly to the published article (in situ) without issuing a separate correction notice.
Error identified by author, reader, or editorial team
Editorial office verifies the error is minor and non-substantial
Article is updated directly with corrections
PDF regenerated with new date stamp; CrossMark metadata updated
When a minor correction is made, the PDF is regenerated with a new date stamp. The CrossMark button will show the article has been updated but will not display a separate correction notice.
Major corrections (errata or corrigenda) address significant errors that could affect the interpretation of the work, the crediting of contributions, or readers' understanding of the research.
A separate correction notice is published when errors affect:
Via email to editor@poorvam.com
Editorial team assesses significance and consults authors
Authors draft correction notice with editorial guidance
Correction notice published with separate DOI
Link to correction added; CrossMark updated
A retraction is a mechanism for correcting the scholarly record by withdrawing an article that contains serious flaws, unreliable findings, or has been published in violation of publication ethics.
Concern submitted with supporting evidence
Editor-in-Chief reviews for merit
Thorough investigation; authors given opportunity to respond
Editorial board makes retraction decision based on evidence
Formal notice with detailed explanation
Authors' institutions, indexing services, citing authors notified
Retracted articles remain online but are clearly marked:
An Expression of Concern is issued when serious questions arise about the integrity of published work, but evidence is insufficient for immediate retraction or the investigation is ongoing.
An Expression of Concern may be followed by:
Email: editor@poorvam.com
All reports are handled confidentially. Reporter identities are protected and not disclosed to authors unless the reporter gives permission. Anonymous reports are accepted.
Editor-in-Chief reviews the report and determines if concern has merit
Authors are informed of the concern
Authors provide their perspective and evidence
Editorial team reviews all evidence following COPE guidelines
Editorial board makes final decision
All parties informed of outcome and rationale
| Action | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Report acknowledgment | Within 2 business days |
| Initial assessment completed | Within 5 business days |
| Authors notified of investigation | Within 7 business days |
| Minor correction implemented | Within 2 weeks |
| Major correction notice published | Within 30 days of decision |
| Investigation completed | 4-8 weeks (may extend for complex cases) |
| Retraction notice published | Within 2 weeks of decision |
These are target timelines. Complex cases may require additional time, but we commit to keeping all parties informed of progress.
CrossMark is a multi-publisher initiative from Crossref that provides a standard way for readers to locate the current version of an article and check for updates.
Always click the CrossMark button on articles to check for the most current version and any updates. The CrossMark logo appears on all PIJCACE article pages and PDFs.
Email: editor@poorvam.com
Poorvam International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions
Published by: Dhvani Publication
ISSN: 3107-6866
Website: poorvam.com
Publisher Website: dhvanibooks.com
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