Corrections and Retractions
JACEDB is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record. All published content adheres to the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals issued by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and complies with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The journal’s primary responsibility is to preserve the accuracy and reliability of the academic record. When a published article is found to contain a significant error, misleading statement, or misrepresentation of data, a prompt and transparent correction is issued. If, after thorough investigation, an article is determined to involve scientific misconduct or fraud, it will be formally retracted in a manner that is clearly identifiable to readers and indexing services.
Corrections
Errors identified in published articles are addressed through the issuance of a corrigendum (author error) or erratum (publisher error), as appropriate. The Editor-in-Chief determines whether the nature and extent of the error warrant formal notification to readers.
The correction notice is published as a separate, citable document within the journal and explicitly references the original article to ensure transparency and traceability.
Retractions
Retractions are issued when an article contains substantial errors that invalidate its findings or conclusions. Retraction may also result from confirmed publication misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication or falsification, or unethical research practices.
In accordance with COPE recommendations and established publishing standards, the retraction process includes the following measures:
- Publication of a formal notice titled “Retraction: [Article Title]”, authored by the Editor, in a subsequent issue of the journal and listed in the table of contents.
- Establishment of a clear electronic link between the retraction notice and the original article.
- Placement of a prominent retraction notice preceding the online version of the article, ensuring readers are alerted prior to accessing the content.
- Retention of the original article in the online archive to preserve the scholarly record, with a visible watermark on both the HTML and PDF versions indicating that the article has been “Retracted.”
Editorial Expressions of Concern
When substantial doubt arises regarding the integrity, validity, or ethical conduct of a submitted or published article, the Editors may issue an Editorial Expression of Concern.
Such notices are issued when an investigation has produced inconclusive findings but credible concerns remain regarding the reliability of the work. In exceptional circumstances, an expression of concern may also be published while an investigation is ongoing and a final determination is unlikely to be reached within a reasonable time frame.
Any expression of concern is formally linked to the relevant article to ensure transparency and to inform readers of the potential issues under review.
