The Journal of Plant Biota may consider correcting or retracting articles in rare cases, and we also encourage Post-Publication Discussion. These practices will follow the guidelines set by COPE and ICMJE.
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Corrections
As per ICMJE Recommendations, errors are a part of science and publishing, and when honest errors are detected, we are responsible for issuing a correction. Corrections will follow these guidelines:
- Corrections will be published as soon as possible once errors are confirmed.
- Corrections will detail the changes made and will link to the original article.
- The original article will remain in the public domain, with a correction notice and link displayed alongside it to alert readers of the update.
Corrections will be published based on the article’s stage of publication:
- For articles published in an early view or equivalent service, corrections may be made directly to the article online, with an audit trail noting the changes and the date they were made.
- For articles published in an issue, a correction statement will be published and linked to the original article, without modifying the original publication directly.
Retractions
In rare cases, published articles may be retracted. The purpose of retraction is not to punish authors, but to correct the literature and alert readers to articles that may contain serious errors or unreliable conclusions. Please note that retracted articles will not be deleted from the public domain. Each retraction will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
According to COPE guidelines, articles may be retracted for the following reasons:
- Evidence that the findings are unreliable due to major errors (e.g., miscalculation or experimental flaws), fabrication (e.g., falsified data), or falsification (e.g., image manipulation).
- Plagiarism.
- Redundant publication without proper attribution or permission to republish.
- Inclusion of material or data without necessary authorization.
- Copyright infringement or serious legal issues (e.g., libel, privacy violations).
- Reporting of unethical research.
- Publication based on a compromised or manipulated peer review process.
- Failure to disclose a major competing interest or conflict of interest that may have influenced the interpretation of the work.
Retractions will follow these guidelines:
Retractions will be published promptly to minimize potential harm.
Communication Before Publication
We believe it is essential that the peer-reviewed and published version of a paper be made available when the work is discussed in public media. This allows the press to provide informed commentary based on the finalized version. Authors may respond to media requests based on preprints or conference presentations by providing explanations, clarifications, or additional context about their work. In such cases, media coverage will not interfere with the editorial process. Authors should communicate if the paper has not yet undergone peer review, emphasizing that the findings are provisional and conclusions may change.
Post-Publication Discussion
We encourage readers, authors, and organizations to contact the editorial office regarding any errors or ethical concerns in published articles. The editorial team, in collaboration with Academic Editors, the Editorial Board, or Reviewers, will carefully investigate the issue. If necessary, a Correction or Retraction may be issued. Readers are also invited to submit critiques or write Commentaries or Letters to the Editor, to reflect on and discuss the published work. These submissions will be reviewed accordingly.
Retractions will be linked to the original article in all electronic versions.
Retraction titles will clearly state that it is a retraction.
Retractions will include the title of the retracted article, the reason for retraction, and details of who is retracting the article.