Corrections & Retractions

NTU-JPS is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the published scientific record. The journal has procedures in place to correct the literature after publication and to provide a platform for post-publication discussion when necessary.

Post-Publication Discussion

The journal encourages scientific dialogue and allows post-publication discussion in order to:

  • Clarify alternative interpretations of published data
  • Report errors or omissions that may affect the scientific validity of the work
  • Raise ethical or methodological concerns

Post-publication discussion may occur through:

  • Letters to the Editor
  • Commentaries submitted to the journal
  • Email correspondence to the editorial office raising concerns
  • Author responses when appropriate

All substantive and credible concerns will be reviewed by the editorial team.

Corrections of Published Articles

Corrections may be issued for errors that:

  • Do not invalidate the main findings
  • Do not cause significant harm or misrepresentation
  • Are minor but important for clarity, accuracy, or transparency

Examples include:

  • Author name misspellings
  • Minor data or typographical errors
  • Incorrect affiliations
  • Missing funding information or ethical approval details

Once validated, the journal will publish a Correction Notice that:

  • Clearly identify the article being corrected
  • Explains the nature of the correction
  • Is linked to the original article

The original article will remain available but linked to the correction for full transparency.

Expressions of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when:

  • There is inconclusive evidence of misconduct or significant error
  • An investigation is ongoing
  • The journal has serious but unresolved concerns
  • Authors or institutions are unwilling or unable to provide sufficient information

The Expression of Concern will:

  • Explain the reason for the concern
  • Remain linked to the original article
  • Be updated or replaced with a correction or retraction when the investigation concludes

Retractions

A Retraction will be issued when:

  • Findings are unreliable due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication, plagiarism)
  • Serious errors invalidate the conclusion
  • Research was conducted unethically
  • Authors fail to disclose major competing interests
  • The article involves plagiarism or duplicate publication

Retraction notices will:

  • Be issued in accordance with COPE Retraction Guidelines
  • Clearly state the reason for retraction
  • Identify who is retracting the article (author, editor, or publisher)
  • Remain freely accessible to the public
  • Not remove the original article, but watermark it as “Retracted” and link it to the notice

Retractions are not punitive; they aim to maintain the scientific record's integrity.

Editorial Notes and Other Notifications

For issues that are not serious enough for correction, expression of concern, or retraction, an Editorial Note may be added to the article. This may include:

  • Additional clarification from the editors
  • Notification of minor issues that do not affect overall validity
  • Temporary alerts during preliminary investigations