American Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
1. Policy Statement
The American Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the scholarly record. This policy outlines the procedures for issuing corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions in accordance with international publishing ethics and COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
2. Corrections (Errata / Corrigenda)
Corrections are issued when a published article contains errors that do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions.
Examples include:
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Typographical or formatting errors
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Errors in author names, affiliations, or contact details
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Minor errors in data presentation, figures, or tables
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Incorrect citations or references
Process:
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A correction notice is published and linked to the original article
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The original article remains accessible
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The correction clearly states the nature of the error and the changes made
3. Expressions of Concern
An Expression of Concern may be issued when:
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There is inconclusive evidence of research or publication misconduct
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An investigation is ongoing and unresolved
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Serious concerns have been raised about the integrity of the work
The notice remains in place until the investigation is completed.
4. Retractions
Retractions are issued when a published article is found to be fundamentally flawed or unethical, rendering its findings unreliable.
Reasons for retraction include:
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Plagiarism or substantial similarity
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Data fabrication or falsification
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Duplicate or redundant publication
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Unethical use of AI-generated content
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Serious authorship or conflict-of-interest violations
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Ethical approval violations
5. Retraction Procedure
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Retractions are initiated by the Editor-in-Chief, editorial board, authors, or institutions
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Authors are informed and given an opportunity to respond
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A retraction notice is published, clearly stating the reason for retraction
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The original article remains online but is clearly marked as “Retracted”
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Retraction notices are permanently linked to the original article
6. Post-Publication Changes
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Published articles are not altered or removed except in cases of retraction
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Any post-publication changes are documented transparently
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Metadata and indexing services are updated accordingly
7. Author and Editorial Responsibilities
Authors
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Must promptly notify the journal of any significant errors discovered post-publication
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Must cooperate fully in correction or retraction procedures
Editors
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Ensure fair, unbiased, and timely handling of correction or retraction requests
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Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout investigations
8. Appeals and Disputes
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Authors may appeal retraction or correction decisions with valid justification
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Appeals are reviewed by senior editors or independent editorial board members
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The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief
9. Policy Review
This policy is periodically reviewed to ensure compliance with ethical standards, indexing requirements, and best practices in scholarly publishing.
The American Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems is dedicated to preserving the reliability and credibility of the scholarly record through transparent correction and retraction practices.