Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Discussion
JICTRA is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.
When an error is identified in a published article, the journal will determine the appropriate corrective action based on the nature and severity of the issue.
Correction / Erratum / Corrigendum may be issued when an error does not invalidate the principal findings of the article.
An Expression of Concern may be issued when there are substantial concerns regarding the integrity or reliability of an article and an investigation is ongoing.
Retraction may be applied when findings are unreliable due to major error, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, unethical research, manipulation of the peer-review process, or other serious breaches of publication ethics.
Retraction and correction notices will remain permanently accessible, clearly identify the affected article, and be linked to the original Version of Record.
Readers may submit concerns regarding published articles to the Editorial Office. Substantive concerns will be assessed by the Editor in accordance with journal policy and applicable COPE guidance.
Proportionate Action: Corrective measures depend on the nature and severity of identified issues.
Correction: Errors that do not invalidate principal findings may be corrected.
Expression of Concern: Substantial unresolved concerns may be communicated while an investigation is ongoing.
Retraction: Unreliable findings or serious ethical breaches may warrant retraction.
Transparency: Correction and retraction notices remain permanently accessible and linked to the original article.
Post-Publication Discussion: Substantive reader concerns are assessed by the Editor in accordance with journal policy and applicable COPE guidance.
