Post-Publication Changes

Post-publication changes to articles can only be made where the errors affect discoverability, indexing and the scientific record.

Eurasian Journal of Chemistry publishes three types of post-publication notice:

  • Corrections;
  • Expressions of Concern (EOCs);
  • Retraction Notices.

Eurasian Journal of Chemistry uses these notices to address:

  • Errors that impact an article’s interpretation or indexing;
  • Concerns about compliance with journal standards and policies;
  • Concerns that have implications for the integrity, reliability, and/or validity of published articles.

In addressing issues raised about post-publication changes, Eurasian Journal of Chemistry upholds to the journal's policies, publication criteria, and editorial standards, and also follows ICMJE and COPE guidelines. 

Corrections

We publish corrections to address errors in articles if, per our editorial assessment, all of the following criteria have been met:

  • The errors impact the main contents or understanding of the article;
  • The article's overall results and conclusions are upheld;
  • There are no concerns about the integrity or reliability of the reported work.

Eurasian Journal of Chemistry may also publish a correction to address an error that affects key aspects of the publication’s metadata (e.g., misspelling of an author's name, or errors in the competing interests, funding, or data availability statement).

Any errors of factual significance or major errors will be highlighted with the publication of a separate CORRIGENDUM (author error) or ERRATUM (publisher error) highlighting the changes, provided the scholarly validity and integrity of the article remain intact. In most cases, a correction notice will appear as a post-publication notice linked to the original article. In rare cases, Eurasian Journal of Chemistry may choose to republish a corrected version of an article, replacing the original online version. When we republish an article, we generally publish an accompanying correction notice that is linked to the article and documents the changes.

Expressions of Concern

Expressions of Concern (EOCs) are notices published at editors’ discretion to alert readers of serious concerns about published work. In most cases, we will complete the case’s follow-up before publishing a notice, but in some instances we may publish an EOC as an interim notice while Eurasian Journal of Chemistry or another entity is investigating an issue. An EOC may also be used as a resolution to a post-publication case if we reach the conclusion of our follow-up process and issues remain unresolved.

EOCs are written by Editor-in-Chief or Executive Editor. When published, an EOC is posted at the top of the article’s Eurasian Journal of Chemistry webpage and linked to the article’s publication record, similar to a correction. An EOC not change the publication status of the linked research article. After an EOC is published, the same article may be corrected or retracted, or the EOC itself may be corrected or retracted, depending on the editors’ assessment of information, data, and/or materials received in subsequent discussions.

Eurasian Journal of Chemistry attempts to notify the authors of the affected article before publishing an EOC, but does not require the authors’ approval or agreement.

Retractions

As is discussed in COPE’s Retraction Guidelines, retraction is a mechanism for correcting the literature and notifying readers of major concerns about the integrity, validity, or reliability of an article. Eurasian Journal of Chemistry will retract an article if the editors determine that issues that are not resolved in our discussions with the authors warrant retraction per COPE guidance. Eurasian Journal of Chemistry may also retract an article if we determine post-publication that an article does not adhere to key aspects of the journal’s requirements or editorial policies.

We may retract an article whether the issues have arisen due to honest errors or misconduct. In accordance with COPE guidance, Eurasian Journal of Chemistry does not adjudicate on intent or individual-level responsibility for issues raised, and we do not issue partial retractions.

When retracting an article, Eurasian Journal of Chemistry publishes a notice of retraction that explains the reason for the retraction. The notice is posted at the top of the affected article’s Eurasian Journal of Chemistry webpage and is linked to the article’s publication record. An article can be retracted by its authors or by the journal’s editors. In either case, Eurasian Journal of Chemistry editors have final say on the retraction notice contents, but for author-led retractions the editors collaborate with the authors in preparing the notice.

We attempt to notify all authors of a retraction decision and the notice text before completing a retraction. Eurasian Journal of Chemistry may also notify other affected third parties of a retraction; this could include, for example, the authors’ institutions or another journal/publisher that has an article or submission involved in the case.

After an article is retracted, it is no longer considered to be part of the standing published record. However, as per COPE guidance retracted Eurasian Journal of Chemistry articles remain online and available*, with the retracted status clearly indicated. At the time of retraction we update the downloadable PDF that is available at the article’s Eurasian Journal of Chemistry webpage, so that for subsequent downloads the retracted status is clearly noted on the PDF.

*An exception may be made in rare cases where the availability of the article is deemed to present a substantial risk.