Retraction Policy

Introduction

At Butta-Toa, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing. While we strive to ensure the quality and accuracy of every published article, there may be rare instances where it becomes necessary to retract a previously published work. This Retraction Policy outlines the criteria and procedures for article retractions.

Criteria for Retraction

Articles published in Butta-Toa may be considered for retraction in the following circumstances:

Factual Inaccuracy: If significant errors, inaccuracies, or misleading information that affect the article's scientific validity or credibility are discovered post-publication.

Plagiarism: If an article is found to contain substantial portions of text, data, or other content from other sources without appropriate attribution or permission.

Ethical Violations: In cases of ethical misconduct, including but not limited to data fabrication or falsification, authorship disputes, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Legal Issues: If an article violates copyright laws or is subject to legal action.

Editorial Error: In cases where errors or omissions occurred during the editorial or publishing process that significantly impact the article's content or interpretation.

Retraction Procedure

When concerns or evidence of the criteria for retraction arise, the following procedure will be followed:

Initial Assessment: The editorial team will carefully assess the nature and validity of the concerns raised, seeking input from relevant experts when necessary.

Author Notification: If the concerns are deemed substantial, the corresponding author and all co-authors will be contacted to provide an opportunity for explanation and collaboration in resolving the issue.

Editorial Board Review: The editorial board will conduct a thorough review of the concerns, responses from the authors, and any additional evidence. This review will be conducted confidentially.

Decision: Based on the review, the editorial board will make one of the following decisions:

Retraction: If the article is found to meet the criteria for retraction, a retraction notice will be issued, and the article will be removed from the journal's website.

Correction: If errors are identified but do not warrant retraction, the journal may issue a correction, erratum, or addendum to rectify the issue without removing the article.

Retraction Notice: A clear and transparent retraction notice will be published alongside the retracted article, outlining the reasons for retraction and the date of the decision.

Notification: All authors, co-authors, and relevant parties will be notified of the retraction decision.

Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal a retraction decision. Appeals should be made in writing and addressed to the editorial board. The board will review the appeal and make a final decision.

Conclusion

At Butta-Toa, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of our published content. While retraction is a rare and regrettable event, it is undertaken with the utmost transparency and in accordance with established ethical guidelines. Our Retraction Policy reflects our dedication to the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

 

Date of Last Revision: 21 September 2023