The Editorial Team evaluates concerns relating to submitted or published articles carefully and objectively. Editorial action will depend on the nature, seriousness, and effect of the identified problem on the reliability and integrity of the scholarly record.

• All allegations or concerns will be assessed fairly;
• Relevant authors may be contacted for clarification;
• Supporting evidence may be requested where necessary;
• Editorial decisions will be based on available evidence;
• Published records will be corrected transparently when required.

A correction may be issued when an article contains an error or omission that affects part of the publication but does not invalidate the overall findings, conclusions, or scholarly contribution of the article.

• Errors in author names or affiliations;
• Minor errors in data, figures, tables, or calculations;
• Incorrect or incomplete information that requires clarification;
• Errors in references or acknowledgments;
• Production or typesetting errors introduced during publication;
• Other errors that do not invalidate the central findings of the article.

An article may be considered for retraction when there is clear evidence that its findings, publication process, or scholarly integrity are seriously compromised.

• Evidence that the findings are unreliable because of major errors, fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation;
• Serious plagiarism or substantial unattributed reproduction of previously published material;
• Duplicate or redundant publication without appropriate disclosure;
• Unauthorized use of copyrighted material;
• Serious authorship or ethical violations affecting the integrity of the publication;
• Research conducted in violation of applicable ethical requirements;
• Other serious misconduct that undermines confidence in the article.

When an article is retracted, JIMP will seek to preserve a transparent scholarly record. A retraction notice should clearly identify the affected article and explain the reason for the retraction.

• The retraction notice should be clearly identified;
• The original article should remain identifiable as retracted;
• The notice should be linked to the original article;
• The reason for retraction should be stated transparently;
• The party initiating the retraction should be identified where appropriate.

Withdrawal generally applies to manuscripts that have been submitted to JIMP but have not yet been formally published. Authors who wish to withdraw a manuscript must submit a clear request to the Editorial Team.

• Manuscript title;
• Manuscript identification number, if available;
• Name of the corresponding author;
• Reason for requesting withdrawal;
• Confirmation from the authors where required.

Once an article has been formally published, a request to remove it will not normally be treated as an ordinary manuscript withdrawal. Concerns regarding a published article will instead be evaluated under the journal's correction or retraction procedures, depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue.

When a concern requiring further examination is reported, the Editorial Team may conduct an editorial investigation. Authors may be asked to provide explanations, data, documents, or other information necessary to evaluate the issue.

Where appropriate, the journal may consult reviewers, Editorial Board members, institutional representatives, or other relevant parties before determining the appropriate editorial action.

The final decision regarding correction, retraction, or withdrawal is made by the responsible editor or Editor in Chief after consideration of the available evidence and the need to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.