Post-Publication Discussion, Correction and Retraction Policy

Post-Publication Discussion, Correction, and Retraction Policy

1. General Provisions

Journal of Engineering, Electrical and Informatics is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of published scholarly works.

The publication process does not end the scholarly responsibilities of authors or journal management. Published articles may remain subject to academic discussion, clarification, investigation, and corrective action if relevant new information or evidence emerges.

This policy covers post-publication discussion, article corrections, the issuance of an Expression of Concern, article retraction, and mechanisms for maintaining the scholarly record.

2. Post-Publication Discussion

Journal of Engineering, Electrical and Informatics welcomes researchers, academics, readers, and the scholarly community to submit scholarly comments, methodological criticisms, responses, or questions regarding published articles.

Post-publication discussion aims to strengthen scientific openness, support critical evaluation of research findings, and help identify potential errors that may have gone undetected during the peer review process.

Scholarly discussions must be conducted professionally, based on evidence, and in accordance with the ethics of academic communication.

3. Mechanism for Submitting Comments

Post-publication comments or reports may be submitted to the editorial team through the official contact information provided on the journal's website.

Submitters are expected to include:

The title and identifying information of the article being discussed.
The authors' names and the article's DOI, if available.
A description of the questions, criticisms, or findings being submitted.
The supporting scholarly arguments and relevant evidence.
Contact information for communication purposes, where possible.

The editor conducts an initial assessment of the relevance and substance of the comments.

4. Handling Scholarly Discussions

Relevant comments may be forwarded to the authors for a response or clarification.

If an issue concerns the interpretation of theories, methods, or research findings without indicating a material error, the editor may facilitate correspondence or another appropriate form of scholarly discussion.

If indications of errors affecting the reliability of the article are identified, the editor may initiate an investigation in accordance with the article correction and retraction policy.

The journal is not obligated to publish every comment received. Comments that are irrelevant, personally attacking, contain confidential information, or lack an adequate academic basis may be rejected.

5. Article Correction

A correction is issued when errors are identified in a published article, but those errors do not invalidate the overall scholarly conclusions.

Errors that may require correction include:

Errors in author identities or institutional affiliations.
Errors in tables, figures, or supporting information.
Calculation or data presentation errors that do not invalidate the main conclusions.
Errors in methodological information that require clarification for readers.
Bibliographic errors or other important inaccuracies.

Corrections are published through a notice explaining the corrected sections and the reasons for the corrections.

If the original article is updated, the changes must be clearly and transparently marked so that readers can identify revisions made after publication.

6. Expression of Concern

The journal may issue an Expression of Concern when serious doubts arise regarding the reliability or integrity of an article, but the investigation has not yet reached a sufficiently conclusive outcome.

The statement is intended to inform readers that an issue is currently under investigation.

An Expression of Concern does not constitute a final determination as to whether misconduct has occurred. The notice may be updated once the investigation has been completed.

7. Article Retraction

An article is retracted when sufficient evidence indicates that its findings are unreliable or that the publication contains serious issues affecting the integrity of the scholarly record.

Grounds for retraction may include:

Data fabrication or falsification that renders the findings unreliable.
Serious plagiarism or duplicate publication.
Methodological or analytical errors that substantially invalidate the research conclusions.
Serious violations of research ethics.
Material violations of rights or publication permissions.
Manipulation of the peer review process that compromises the validity of the publication decision.

Retraction is determined on a case-by-case basis and according to the available evidence. It is not imposed automatically as a punishment against authors.

8. Article Retraction Procedure

The article retraction process is carried out through the following steps:

Receipt of a report or identification of an issue by the journal management.
Initial examination of the evidence and the seriousness of the issue.
Requests for clarification from the authors and relevant parties.
Further investigation, including consultation with the relevant institution or independent experts when necessary.
Determination of the editorial decision.
Publication of a publicly accessible retraction notice.
Updating of the article's metadata and status information in accordance with the capabilities of the journal system and the requirements of indexing services and DOI registration agencies.

9. Publication of Retraction Notices

Retraction notices must be openly accessible and clearly state the factual reasons for the retraction.

The notice must include the article's identifying information, title, authors, publication source, and a link to the original article.

As a general principle, retracted articles remain part of the scholarly archive and must be clearly marked as retracted. Complete removal of content is considered only under exceptional circumstances, such as a legal order, a serious privacy violation, or a safety risk.

10. DOI and Publication Record

Articles that undergo correction or retraction must retain their connection to the original publication record.

Updates to article status, metadata, and links between the original article and the correction or retraction notice are made in accordance with the applicable procedures of the journal system and DOI registration agency.

The history of corrections or retractions must not be concealed for the purpose of erasing the record of scholarly changes.

11. Responsibilities of Authors and Journal Management

Authors are required to promptly notify the editor if they become aware of material errors in a published article.

The journal management is responsible for evaluating reports objectively, providing opportunities for clarification, documenting investigation findings, and taking proportionate action.

All decisions are intended to protect the integrity of the scholarly literature and safeguard the interests of readers and the academic community.

Journal of Engineering, Electrical and Informatics is committed to maintaining an accurate, transparent, and accountable scholarly publication record.