Retraction

World Halal Review (WHR)

1. Purpose

World Halal Review (WHR) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Retractions are issued to correct the literature and ensure transparency when a published article contains serious flaws or ethical violations.

Retractions are not punitive measures; they are corrective mechanisms to safeguard academic credibility.

2. Grounds for Retraction

A. Research Misconduct

  • Fabrication or falsification of data
  • Data or image manipulation
  • Plagiarism, including excessive self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate or redundant publication

B. Ethical Violations

  • Lack of required ethical approval
  • Undisclosed conflict of interest
  • Violation of human or animal research ethics
  • Unethical research practices

C. Serious Methodological Errors

  • Major analytical or calculation errors
  • Fundamental flaws invalidating conclusions

D. Legal Concerns

  • Copyright infringement
  • Defamation or legal disputes
  • Court orders requiring removal

3. Retraction Process

  1. Allegation Received – Concerns may be raised by editors, reviewers, readers, or institutions.
  2. Preliminary Assessment – The Editorial Board evaluates the credibility of the claim.
  3. Author Notification – Authors are formally notified and invited to respond.
  4. Investigation – Independent experts or affiliated institutions may be consulted.
  5. Decision – The Editor-in-Chief determines whether to issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

4. Retraction Notice

If an article is retracted:

  • The original article remains accessible online.
  • It will be clearly marked as “RETRACTED.”
  • A formal Retraction Notice will be published and linked to the article.
  • The reason for retraction and date will be stated transparently.

5. Author-Initiated Retraction

Authors may request retraction if significant errors or ethical concerns are discovered. Requests must be formally submitted and justified in writing.

6. Expression of Concern

If an investigation is ongoing and unresolved, WHR may issue an Expression of Concern to inform readers while the review continues.

7. Corrections vs. Retractions

  • Minor errors → Published as Correction (Erratum or Corrigendum)
  • Major integrity issues → Retraction

8. Post-Retraction Handling

  • Retracted articles remain indexed.
  • Metadata will clearly state “Retracted.”
  • PDF versions will include watermarking.
  • Crossref metadata will be updated accordingly.

9. Appeals

Authors may appeal a retraction decision by submitting documented evidence. Appeals will be reviewed independently by the Editorial Board.

10. Ethical Framework

WHR adheres to international publishing ethics standards and follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

WHR maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward academic misconduct and prioritizes the integrity of the scholarly record above reputational considerations.