Erratum, Retraction, and Withdrawal Policy

The Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preserving the absolute integrity of the scholarly record. We strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding post-publication corrections, retractions, and manuscript withdrawals.
To ensure transparency and fairness, the journal has established the following policies, effective July 1, 2026:

1. Erratum (Corrections)

An Erratum is published when a significant error has been introduced to a published article that affects the scholarly record, the scientific integrity of the paper, or the reputation of the authors/journal (e.g., crucial errors in formulas, missing author affiliations, or mislabeled figures).

  • Policy & Process: Minor typographical or grammatical errors that do not alter the meaning or data interpretation will not warrant an Erratum. When a valid Erratum is approved by the Editor-in-Chief, it is published as a completely new, distinct document that is bi-directionally linked to the original article, ensuring transparency for future readers.
  • Financial Implications (Page Charges): Because an Erratum requires the formal production of a new document—including typesetting, formatting, and the registration of a new Digital Object Identifier (DOI)—the issuance of an Erratum is subject to the journal's standard Page Charge (PC). Authors requesting an Erratum will be invoiced at the rate of 1,500 THB (for domestic authors) or 50 USD (for international authors) per typeset page of the Erratum document.

2. Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal refers to an author's request to remove a manuscript from the editorial workflow before its final publication. AISR strongly discourages the withdrawal of manuscripts once they have entered the peer-review process, as this wastes valuable editorial and reviewer resources. However, we understand that exceptional circumstances may arise.

  • Policy & Process: Authors seeking to withdraw a manuscript must submit a formal "Letter of Withdrawal" signed by the Corresponding Author (and preferably all co-authors) clearly stating the reasons for withdrawal. The withdrawal is only finalized upon receiving written confirmation from the Editorial Office.
  • Financial Implications (Page Charges):
    1. Pre-Payment Withdrawal: If a manuscript is withdrawn before formal acceptance and the payment of the Page Charge (PC), no fees will be incurred.
    2. Post-Payment Withdrawal: If an author requests to withdraw a manuscript after the Page Charge (PC) has been paid but prior to its final publication (i.e., while the manuscript is in the final typesetting and production stage), the Page Charge is strictly non-refundable.

3. Article Retraction Policy

Retraction is a mechanism for correcting the literature and alerting readers to publications that contain seriously flawed or erroneous data, or cases of severe ethical misconduct.

  • Policy & Process: Articles may be retracted in cases of proven scientific misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices) or significant honest errors that invalidate the conclusions. Following COPE guidelines, a "Retraction Notice" will be published, outlining the reasons for retraction. The original article will not be removed from the journal's archive but will be permanently watermarked as "RETRACTED" to maintain the historical record.
  • Financial Implications (Page Charges): In the event that a published article is retracted, the Page Charge (PC) previously paid by the authors is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances or for any reason.