Corrections & Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy of the scholarly record.

Where necessary, the journal may publish:

• Correction;
• Erratum;
• Corrigendum;
• Expression of Concern; or
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A correction may be issued for a significant error that does not invalidate the principal conclusions.

A retraction may be appropriate when findings are unreliable due to:

• major error;
• fabrication;
• falsification;
• plagiarism;
• duplicate publication;
• unethical research;
• manipulated data;
• compromised peer review; or
• another serious integrity concern.

Retracted articles normally remain accessible as part of the scholarly record but must be clearly labelled and linked to a retraction notice.

 

Related Policies:
Research Misconduct | Article Withdrawal Policy | Post-Publication Discussion