Retractions

Overview

Retractions are issued when published articles are found to contain major errors or serious breaches of publication ethics that invalidate the findings or compromise the integrity of the scholarly record.

Examples Include
Fabricated data Falsified results Plagiarism Duplicate publication Unethical research Manipulated peer review
Decision-Making
Editor-in-Chief
In consultation with the Editorial Board and, where appropriate, following guidance from COPE.
Archival Record
Retracted articles remain in the archive
Preserved to maintain the scholarly record.
Clearly marked as retracted