In accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (https://publicationethics.org), The Journal of Philosophy and Kalam is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors or instances of academic misconduct are identified, appropriate corrective actions will be taken to ensure that readers are clearly and transparently informed.
Corrections
Minor Errors: Minor errors are those that affect the accuracy or clarity of an article but do not undermine the overall validity or reliability of its findings. Such errors are typically addressed through the publication of a Correction (Erratum).
Authors are obliged to promptly notify the Editor‑in‑Chief or the publisher upon discovering any significant error or inaccuracy in their published work and must cooperate fully in the correction process.
Changes in Authorship: Any addition, removal, or reordering of authors after manuscript submission requires the formal completion and submission of the “Authorship Change Request Form After Submission”
(https://zenodo.org/records/17750189/files/Authorship_Change_Request_Form.docx?download=1), along with explicit written consent from all authors and approval by the journal editor.
After an article has been accepted, only minor corrections (such as spelling errors in an author’s name) may be considered. Changes to authorship after acceptance or publication will be evaluated only in exceptional circumstances and require the agreement of all stakeholders. Unauthorized or unjustified changes may result in rejection or retraction of the article.
Retractions
Major Errors or Misconduct: In rare cases where an article’s interpretations or conclusions are fundamentally compromised due to serious errors or academic misconduct—including fabrication, falsification, or fraudulent data—the article will be retracted. Retraction decisions are made based on the extent to which the article’s credibility and trustworthiness have been undermined.
Retraction Process: A Retraction Notice will be published and bi‑directionally linked to the original article. The original article will remain available on the journal’s website but will normally be clearly marked (e.g., watermarked) as retracted, and the reasons for retraction will be stated in the notice.
In severe cases—particularly when confirmed misconduct is involved—the author’s affiliated institution may be informed. The journal follows the official COPE Retraction Guidelines: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/guideline/retraction-guidelines
Expression of Editorial Concern (EEoC): An Expression of Editorial Concern (EEoC) is a statement issued by the editors to alert readers to serious concerns regarding the integrity of a published article, particularly when a formal investigation is ongoing. EEoCs are published and indexed and typically serve as a temporary measure pending the outcome of the investigation, which may result in a correction or retraction.
Content Removal: In exceptional circumstances—such as when content is found to be defamatory, to infringe intellectual property or legal rights, or to pose an immediate and serious risk to public health—the journal reserves the right to temporarily or permanently remove the article from its online platforms.