Correction Policy

The Journal of Clinical and Advanced Medicine (JCAM) is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. Corrections are issued when errors are identified that do not compromise the overall scientific validity of the published work.

Corrections may be issued in cases including, but not limited to:

• Minor typographical or formatting errors
• Errors in author names, affiliations, or contact details
• Citation or reference inaccuracies
• Other non-scientific mistakes that require clarification

All corrections are published as an Erratum or Correction Notice, which is clearly linked to the original article to ensure transparency and traceability.

Retraction Policy

JCAM considers retraction when serious issues are identified that invalidate the reliability or ethical standing of a published article. Retractions are handled in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Retraction Guidelines.

Retraction may be initiated in cases such as:

• Proven plagiarism or duplicate publication
• Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation
• Serious methodological or analytical errors that invalidate conclusions
• Ethical misconduct involving authorship, research ethics, or patient consent

Retraction Fees

• If a retraction is requested by the author without editorial fault, a retraction fee may be applicable due to the administrative and reputational impact on the journal.
• If a retraction is initiated by the journal due to verified ethical or quality concerns, no retraction fee is charged.

All retracted articles remain accessible online for the scholarly record and are clearly marked as Retracted, with an accompanying retraction notice explaining the reason.

Privacy Policy

JCAM is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all users involved in the publication process. The journal ensures:

• Protection of personal information submitted during registration, manuscript submission, and peer review
• Confidential handling of author, reviewer, and editor data
• Respect for patient confidentiality and sensitive research data
• No sharing of personal information with third parties without explicit consent, except where required for legitimate publishing operations

JCAM follows internationally recognized data protection and privacy principles, including transparency, data minimization, and purpose limitation, consistent with widely accepted privacy frameworks.