RETRACTED: An Investigation into the Use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Apps by University EFL Students

Abstract

This paper has been retracted following an investigation conducted by the editorial committee of the Lark Journal of Philosophy, Linguistics and Literature after receiving a formal complaint regarding the authenticity of some cited references. The investigation confirmed that several references listed in the article could not be verified in the cited journals, and the author did not provide valid copies or evidence of their existence when requested.

According to the Lark Journal publishing ethics policy:

“When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s duty to punctually inform the journal editor or publisher and to collaborate with the editor to retract or correct the paper in the form of an erratum.”

Since the author failed to provide verifiable references or to cooperate with the editorial office to correct the record, the paper has been officially retracted to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.

This retraction has been made in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and was approved by the editorial board of the journal.
The journal regrets that this issue was not identified during the review process and apologizes to its readers for any inconvenience caused.