Retraction & Corrections
The International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors, inaccuracies, or research integrity concerns are identified in a published article, the journal may publish appropriate corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions.
1. Corrections
Corrections may be considered when a published article contains an error that affects the accuracy or understanding of the work but does not invalidate the overall research findings.
Examples may include:
- Author name or affiliation errors.
- Typographical or formatting errors.
- Incorrect tables, figures, or references.
- Minor factual or methodological errors.
- Other errors that can be corrected without withdrawing the article.
Corrections should clearly identify the affected article and explain the nature of the correction.
2. Retraction
A published article may be retracted when there is substantial evidence that its findings or publication process are unreliable or seriously compromised.
Possible reasons for retraction include:
- Fabrication or falsification of research data.
- Serious methodological errors that invalidate the findings.
- Plagiarism or substantial duplicate publication.
- Major ethical violations.
- Manipulation of the publication or peer-review process.
- Unauthorized or inappropriate use of research materials or data.
- Other serious concerns affecting the reliability or integrity of the published work.
3. Retraction Notice
When an article is retracted, the journal may publish a Retraction Notice explaining the reason for the retraction.
The notice should provide sufficient information to distinguish the retracted article from valid published research while maintaining an accurate scholarly record.
4. Article Record
Where technically and ethically appropriate, the original article may remain accessible as part of the publication record but should be clearly identified as retracted.
The retraction status should be clearly associated with the article to help prevent readers from unknowingly relying on invalid findings.
5. Author-Initiated Retraction
Authors who identify serious problems with their published work should promptly notify the International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences.
The journal will assess the circumstances and determine whether a correction, expression of concern, or retraction is appropriate.
6. Corrections After Publication
Authors should inform the journal if they discover an important error after publication.
The journal may review the reported issue and, where appropriate, publish a correction linked to the original article.
7. Expressions of Concern
If there are serious unresolved concerns about a published article but the available evidence is insufficient to justify immediate retraction, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern.
This allows readers to be informed while further investigation is undertaken.
8. Investigation of Concerns
Concerns regarding published research may be investigated in accordance with appropriate scholarly and ethical procedures.
The journal may request relevant information or documentation from authors, reviewers, editors, or institutions when necessary to evaluate the concern.
9. Editorial Independence
Decisions concerning corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions should be based on the integrity and reliability of the published work rather than commercial, personal, or other inappropriate considerations.
10. Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their submitted and published research. They should cooperate with the journal when questions arise regarding data, methodology, authorship, ethics, or other aspects of a published article.
11. Maintaining the Scholarly Record
The International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences aims to correct the scientific record transparently and responsibly. Corrections and retractions are intended to ensure that readers can distinguish reliable research from work that contains significant errors or integrity concerns.
