Corrections & Retractions.

◈ 1. Core Principles of the Scholarly Record

Published academic monographs, reference volumes, and peer-reviewed book chapters constitute permanent scholarly contributions. Susruta Publishing House adheres to the fundamental principle that the published scientific literature must remain immutable, transparent, and historically auditable.

Once a volume is officially published with a registered e-ISBN and released across academic libraries and digital repositories, it forms the official Version of Record (VoR). Unauthorized silent alterations, retroactive text deletion, or unrecorded modifications are strictly prohibited.

◈ 2. Errata, Corrigenda & Addenda

When honest human errors occur that do not undermine the overarching findings, methodology, or conclusions of an academic work, SAPH publishes an official amendment notice linked directly to the chapter or book metadata.

Addenda: An addendum is published if supplementary data, omitted ethical acknowledgments, or vital contextual notes must be appended to complete the scholarly context of a monograph.

◈ 3. Retraction Standards & Criteria

Retraction is a formal editorial mechanism utilized exclusively to alert readers to deeply flawed findings or severe academic misconduct. The objective of retraction is the correction of the literature and the preservation of academic integrity—not the punishment of the authors.

A book, research monograph, or individual contributed chapter will be retracted if:

• There is clear evidence that primary findings or clinical data are unreliable due to major honest error, fabrication, or falsification.
• The work constitutes direct plagiarism or redundant publication without proper cross-citation and clearance.
• Unethical research practices occurred (e.g., lack of Institutional Ethics Committee approval for clinical trials).
• The author(s) failed to disclose significant competing conflicts of interest that biased the scholarly evaluation.
• The peer review process was compromised through manipulation or deceptive identities.

◈ 4. Expressions of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued by the Editor-in-Chief when:

• Well-founded evidence of research misconduct or data manipulation exists, but an institutional investigation is inconclusive or will require an extended timeframe to resolve.
• Authors or their institutions refuse to cooperate with an impartial editorial review into disputed findings.
• There is inconclusive but serious evidence that readers must be cautioned regarding specific therapeutic or clinical formulations.

◈ 5. Extraordinary Content Removal

In extremely rare circumstances, digital files may be removed entirely from public access. Full removal will occur only if:

• The publication is subject to an enforceable court order or definitive legal ruling regarding copyright infringement or defamation.
• The text contains medical instructions, drug dosages, or parasurgical procedures that pose an immediate and severe risk to human health or public safety.
• The work violates fundamental privacy rights of patients or research subjects without consent.

In such cases, the catalog metadata page will remain online, displaying a formal statement indicating that the content has been removed for legal or public safety reasons.

◈ 6. Editorial Investigation Workflow

Upon receiving formal notification of a dispute or potential ethical violation:

1. Preliminary Scoping: The Editor-in-Chief evaluates whether the complaint is substantial and supported by verifiable evidence.
2. Author Notification: Corresponding authors are notified in writing and given 30 days to provide original data, classical textual citations, and explanation.
3. Advisory Board Review: Independent subject experts and the SAPH Ethics Panel assess the evidence impartially.
4. Resolution & Notice: The editorial board issues an Erratum, Corrigendum, Expression of Concern, or Retraction Notice based on objective findings.