Novel Forensic Research (NOFOR) is committed to maintaining the accuracy,
reliability, and integrity of the scientific record. Requests for manuscript
withdrawal, post-publication corrections, expressions of concern, and
retractions are evaluated by the Editorial Board in accordance with the
journal's publication policies, the ICMJE Recommendations, and
relevant Committee on Publication
Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
Withdrawal Requests
Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript before publication must submit a
written request to the Editorial Office at noforjournal@gmail.com, signed by all
authors and clearly explaining the reasons for withdrawal.
The Editorial Board evaluates the request and informs the corresponding
author of its decision.
Authors must not submit the manuscript to another journal while it remains
under consideration by Novel Forensic Research. They may submit it elsewhere
only after the withdrawal has been confirmed by the journal.
Corrections
Requests for corrections to published articles are subject to editorial
review.
The Editorial Board evaluates the nature of the error, its impact on the
scientific content, and any supporting evidence. Authors, reviewers, or
independent experts may be consulted when necessary.
When a correction is approved, a correction notice will be published and
linked to the original article. The journal's online records and relevant
metadata will be updated accordingly.
Corrections will be clearly identified to maintain transparency and preserve
the integrity of the publication record.
Expressions of Concern
An expression of concern may be issued when serious questions arise regarding
the reliability or integrity of a published article, but an investigation is
ongoing or the available evidence is insufficient to justify a retraction.
The expression of concern will be linked to the original article and updated
or withdrawn when the investigation reaches an appropriate conclusion.
Retractions
Published articles may be retracted when there is reliable evidence of
serious errors, plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, unethical
research practices, duplicate publication, or other issues that invalidate the
findings or compromise the integrity of the scientific record.
Retraction decisions are made following editorial investigation and in
accordance with the COPE
Retraction Guidelines.
When an article is retracted:
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A retraction notice explaining the reason will
be published.
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The notice will be clearly linked to the
original article.
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The original article will remain accessible in
the journal archive and will be prominently marked as retracted.
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Relevant DOI metadata and indexing records will
be updated where applicable.
Allegations and Investigations
Concerns raised by readers, researchers, institutions, or whistleblowers
will be assessed confidentially and impartially in accordance with relevant COPE guidelines and
flowcharts.
The journal may request explanations or supporting documentation from the
authors and consult independent experts, other journal editors, ethics
committees, or affiliated institutions when necessary.
Where appropriate, suspected research misconduct may be referred to the
relevant institution or competent authority.
If an allegation involves an editor or Editorial Board member, the case will
be handled by an independent editor without a conflict of interest.
All decisions will be based on available evidence and the principles of
fairness, transparency, and scientific integrity.