When a significant inaccuracy, misleading statement, or distorted report is identified in an EJI published article, it must be corrected promptly and with due prominence. Minor errors may not require a separate correction notice; instead, a footnote can be added to the published document.
There are two main reasons for paper retraction. At first, if the researcher’s intention was honest and ethical, but it is realized that there was an error in the conclusion, the authors may decide to self-retract. Secondly, if it is found that the research was carried out, or conclusions drawn, in a fraudulent way, the EJI editorial board would possibly retract the article. Thus, reasons for paper retraction include fraudulent data, plagiarism, untrue authorship claims, multiple submissions of the article, or general misconduct related to professional codes of ethics.
In case of substantial doubt arises about the honesty or integrity of a submitted or published article, EJI editors may issue an expression of concern.