Instructions for retraction and correction of articles

Journal editors may consider retracting a publication when:
1. evidence is provided that the published information is inaccurate due to intentional actions (e.g., falsification of data);
2. findings previously published elsewhere are presented without proper citations, permissions, and justification for the need for republishing (i.e., cases of redundant publication);
3. there is evidence of plagiarism;
4. a description of research that violates ethical standards.
Notices of retraction should:
1. be clearly identified as a retraction to distinguish it from other types of corrections and commentaries;
2. be published as quickly as possible to minimize the negative impact of misrepresentation;
3. include information about the person or organization initiating the retraction;
4. state the reasons for the retraction, distinguishing intentional from unintentional errors;
5. avoid wording that could contain defamatory or libelous statements.
The main purpose of retraction is to correct information and ensure its accuracy, and not to punish authors for violations.
Articles may be retracted by their author(s) or the journal editor. The editor-in-chief/manager makes the final decision on retraction. Publications must be retracted immediately after the journal editor is convinced that the publication has serious violations and contains knowingly false information (or is duplicate or plagiarism).
Retraction of an article may be initiated by its author(s) or the journal editorial board. The final decision on retraction is made by the editor-in-chief. The publication is subject to retraction immediately after the editor is convinced of the presence of serious violations, inaccurate information, duplication, or signs of plagiarism.
● a small part of a substantively high-quality publication turns out to be unreliable (mainly due to unintentional errors);
● an incorrect list of authors is presented (for example, an author who made a significant contribution is missing, or a person who does not meet the authorship criteria is added), but the conclusions of the article themselves remain justified.
Publication of corrections, apologies, refutations
The editors of the journal are always ready to publish corrections, explanations, apologies and refutations of published materials if necessary.

All claims related to the manuscripts reviewed will not remain unanswered.

In the event of a controversial situation, the editors will take the necessary measures to restore violated rights.