The International Journal of Indigenous Languages (IJILAN) is committed to maintaining the integrity, credibility, and reliability of the scholarly record. In line with international standards of academic publishing ethics, the journal reserves the right to retract, correct, or withdraw published articles where substantial ethical, methodological, or legal concerns are identified.

Retractions are undertaken to correct the academic record, protect the integrity of scholarship, and ensure that readers are informed of significant issues affecting published works.

Grounds for Retraction

An article published in IJILAN may be retracted under any of the following circumstances:

Plagiarism

• Substantial unattributed copying of another author’s work;

• Improper citation or misappropriation of intellectual property;

• Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication without disclosure.

Data Fabrication or Falsification

• Manipulation, invention, or alteration of research data;

• Presentation of misleading or false findings;

• Deliberate misrepresentation of research outcomes.

Ethical Violations

• Research conducted without required ethical approval;

• Violation of indigenous community rights or cultural protocols;

• Lack of informed consent where applicable;

• Unauthorized use of indigenous knowledge or sensitive cultural materials.

Duplicate or Redundant Publication

• Submission or publication of substantially similar work in multiple journals without proper disclosure or justification.

Authorship Misconduct

• False claims of authorship;

• Exclusion of legitimate contributors;

• Unauthorized inclusion of individuals as authors.

Serious Errors

• Significant methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the conclusions of the article;

• Discovery of inaccuracies that substantially affect the reliability of the research.

Legal or Copyright Infringement

• Copyright violations;

• Defamation, unlawful content, or breach of confidentiality agreements.

Retraction Procedure

IJILAN follows a transparent and fair process in handling retraction cases.

Step 1: Preliminary Assessment

• Allegations of misconduct may be raised by readers, reviewers, editors, institutions, or third parties;

• The Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial assessment of the complaint or evidence presented.

Step 2: Investigation

• The journal may request explanations, supporting documents, or clarifications from the author(s);

• Relevant institutions or ethics committees may be consulted where necessary;

• Confidentiality and procedural fairness shall be maintained throughout the investigation.

Step 3: Editorial Decision

Following investigation, the journal may decide to:

• Reject the complaint;

• Request corrections;

• Publish an expression of concern;

• Retract the article;

• Remove the article in exceptional legal circumstances.

Step 4: Publication of Retraction Notice

Where retraction is necessary:

• A formal retraction notice shall be published;

• The notice shall clearly state the reasons for retraction;

• The original article shall remain accessible for scholarly transparency but marked prominently as “Retracted.”

Retraction Notice Policy

Retraction notices shall:

• Be linked to the retracted article;

• Clearly identify the article being retracted;

• State the reasons for the retraction;

• Distinguish misconduct from honest error where applicable;

• Avoid defamatory or inflammatory language.

The journal shall ensure that retraction notices remain permanently available as part of the scholarly record.

Corrections and Expressions of Concern

Where issues do not warrant full retraction, IJILAN may publish:

Corrections

For:

• Minor factual inaccuracies;

• Typographical errors;

• Errors that do not invalidate the study’s findings.

Expressions of Concern

Issued where:

• Investigations are ongoing;

• Evidence of misconduct is inconclusive;

• Serious concerns exist but final determinations have not yet been reached.

5. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

• Notify the journal promptly if significant errors are discovered after publication;

• Cooperate fully with investigations;

• Provide corrections or clarifications where necessary.

Failure to cooperate may influence editorial decisions regarding retraction or future submissions.

6. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors shall:

• Handle retraction matters objectively and confidentially;

• Ensure fairness and due process;

• Avoid conflicts of interest during investigations;

• Protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

The journal shall not retract articles solely because:

• Authors change their interpretations or opinions;

• Findings are controversial;

• External pressure or ideological disagreement exists without evidence of misconduct.

Ethical Commitment

IJILAN is committed to:

• Upholding transparency and accountability in scholarly publishing;

• Protecting indigenous knowledge systems and cultural integrity;

• Ensuring ethical compliance in all published works;

• Preserving trust in academic communication and research dissemination.

The journal encourages all contributors to support ethical scholarship and responsible publication practices in indigenous language research and related fields.