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Corrections & Retractions

Corrections and Retractions Policy

Language and Diaspora Transmission (LDT)

Language and Diaspora Transmission (LDT) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. In the event that errors, ethical violations, or misconduct are identified in published articles, the journal will act swiftly and transparently to correct the record in accordance with the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Types of Corrections

LDT utilizes the following mechanisms to address issues in published literature:

  • Erratum / Corrigendum: Issued for minor errors (e.g., typographical mistakes, minor formatting issues, or author name misspellings) that do not affect the scientific validity, conclusions, or overall integrity of the published article.
  • Expression of Concern: Issued when the integrity of the work is seriously in question (e.g., suspected data fabrication or ethical violations), but the investigation by the authors' institution or the editorial board is not yet complete.
  • Retraction: Issued when the findings of the article are fundamentally invalid due to honest error (e.g., miscalculation, experimental error), research misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication), or severe ethical breaches (e.g., lack of informed consent).

The Correction and Retraction Process

  • Corrections or retractions can be initiated by the authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, or readers who identify potential issues.
  • All requests for correction or retraction must be submitted in writing to the Editorial Office, accompanied by a detailed explanation and supporting evidence.
  • The Editor-in-Chief will evaluate the request. In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal may contact the authors' affiliated institutions for an independent investigation.
  • Once a decision is made, a formal notice (Erratum, Expression of Concern, or Retraction) will be published. This notice will be clearly linked to the original article, and the original article will be updated to reflect its corrected or retracted status.

Post-Retraction Status

In accordance with COPE guidelines, retracted articles are not removed from the journal's digital archive. Instead, the article will remain accessible but will be clearly watermarked or labeled as "RETRACTED" on every page, and a link to the formal retraction notice will be prominently displayed. This ensures transparency and preserves the historical scholarly record.

Reporting Concerns

If you suspect an error, ethical violation, or misconduct in any article published in LDT, please report it immediately to the Editorial Office at editor.ldt@gmail.com. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and investigated objectively.