Retraction Policy

Article retraction is used to correct errors after publication and to inform readers that the publication contains significant flaws or erroneous data.

According to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, the retraction process follows strict rules and criteria.

Reasons for Article Retraction

  1. Unreliable data, supported by credible evidence.
  2. Plagiarism.
  3. Redundant (duplicate) publication.
  4. The research was conducted in violation of ethical standards.
  5. Breach of the peer review process.
  6. Conflict of interest.

Retraction Procedure

  1. A retraction can be initiated by the authors themselves following the discovery of errors after publication. The procedure can also be triggered by reader complaints or notifications from the institutions where the authors are employed.
  2. The Editorial Board reviews the requests from authors or readers and conducts a thorough analysis of the submission or complaint.
  3. If a violation is confirmed, a retraction notice is prepared. This notice includes the article title, a clear explanation of the reasons for retraction, and identifies who is retracting the article.
  4. The procedure is considered complete once the retraction notice is published in open access on the journal's website.