RETRACTION & WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Retraction Conditions

An article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that findings are unreliable due to fabrication, falsification, major error, unethical research conduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or proven authorship misconduct that materially affects accountability. Retractions are implemented in a manner that preserves the scholarly record, meaning the retracted article remains accessible but is clearly labeled as retracted, typically with prominent notices and linkage to a retraction statement that explains the reason in an objective, non-defamatory manner. Where necessary to prevent misuse, the journal may apply visible marking on the article PDF while maintaining access to the historical record.

Article Withdrawal

Withdrawal requests are generally considered only prior to acceptance and must be justified in writing. After acceptance, withdrawal is rarely permitted and may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as legal constraints, confirmed ethical violations, or serious integrity concerns that require formal editorial action rather than withdrawal. JPMHR does not support withdrawal as a means to avoid peer review outcomes, publication ethics inquiries, or legitimate post-publication correction processes.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

JPMHR adheres to widely adopted ethical publishing principles and best practices expected of reputable peer-reviewed journals. The journal continuously refines its editorial safeguards and policies to align with evolving standards in research integrity, privacy protection, transparency, and responsible publication, particularly in areas central to precision medicine such as genomics, sensitive health data, and advanced analytical methods.