Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and is fully committed to upholding academic integrity by strictly following the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In the event of suspected misconduct—such as plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, redundant publication, or unethical authorship—the journal will initiate a thorough and confidential investigation in accordance with established COPE flowcharts. If the allegation is proven true, Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature reserves the right to take appropriate actions, which may include issuing a formal correction, an expression of concern, or the immediate retraction of the published article, alongside notifying the author's affiliated institution if necessary.