Retraction or Corrections

Policy Statement

Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies acknowledges that authors have worked diligently in preparing their manuscripts and have patiently followed the journal’s peer-review procedures. However, published articles may occasionally need to be corrected, retracted, or removed for ethical, legal, or research-related reasons. Accordingly, corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies will be issued when necessary, particularly when an article is found to violate publication ethics. These procedures will be carried out according to strict criteria to preserve confidence in the integrity and reliability of the journal’s electronic archives. The journal is committed to maintaining the quality, accuracy, and completeness of the scientific record for researchers, healthcare professionals, and librarians.

Article Retraction

A retraction may be issued when an article is found to violate scientific or ethical standards, including duplicate submissions, false claims of authorship, plagiarism, fraudulent use of data, fabricated authorship, or other forms of research misconduct. Retraction may also be necessary to correct serious errors in the submission or publication process. An article may be retracted by the author(s) or by the Editor, following consultation with the Editorial Board of Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies. The journal applies the following procedures for retraction:

  1. If a violation of scientific or publication ethics is identified before publication, the Editor will return the manuscript to the author(s), accompanied by a formal notification from the Editor-in-Chief.

  2. If a violation of scientific or publication ethics is identified after publication, the following actions may be taken:

    • The online article will be preceded by a retraction notice explaining the reason for retraction. Readers may then proceed to the original article through the provided link.

    • The original article will be retained in the journal’s archive, with a watermark on each page of the PDF indicating that the article has been “Retracted.”

    • The HTML version of the article may be removed when necessary.

To ensure that retractions comply with established publication ethics and the COPE Retraction Guidelines, Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies adopts the following retraction process:

  1. A suspected ethical violation or other valid reason for retraction shall be brought to the attention of the Journal Editor.

  2. The Editor shall follow the relevant COPE flowcharts and procedures, including evaluating the response provided by the author(s) concerned.

  3. Before a final decision is made, the Editor’s report shall be submitted to the Editorial Board of Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies for advice and recommendations on ethical issues. This step aims to ensure consistency and adherence to established publication ethics.

  4. The final decision regarding retraction shall be communicated to the author(s) and, where appropriate, to other relevant parties, including the authors’ affiliated institutions.

  5. A formal retraction notice shall be published online and included in the next available journal issue, where applicable.

Article Withdrawal

Article withdrawal may be considered when an initial version of a manuscript contains significant errors or has been submitted accidentally more than once to Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies or another publisher. Withdrawal may also be considered when a manuscript violates scientific or publication ethics, including duplicate submission, false claims of authorship, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fraudulent use of data, or other forms of research misconduct.

Authors who identify a valid reason for withdrawing their manuscripts before publication should submit a formal withdrawal request addressed to the Editorial Board of Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies. The request should include a clear explanation of the reasons for withdrawal. The Editor will evaluate the request in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies and publication ethics guidelines. Withdrawal requests involving suspected ethical violations will be handled through an appropriate editorial investigation.

Article Correction

Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies may issue a correction when:

  1. A portion of an otherwise reliable publication contains inaccurate data or misleading information, particularly when the error results from an honest mistake.

  2. The list of authors or contributors is incorrect, such as when a qualified author has been omitted or an individual who does not meet the authorship criteria has been included.

Corrections to peer-reviewed content fall into three categories:

1. Publisher Correction (Erratum): A notice issued to inform readers of a significant error introduced by the publisher or journal staff, usually during the production process, that negatively affects the publication record, the scientific integrity of the article, or the reputation of the authors or the journal.

2. Author Correction (Corrigendum): A notice issued to inform readers of a significant error made by the author(s) that affects the publication record, the scientific integrity of the article, or the reputation of the authors or the journal.

3. Addendum: An addition to an already published article, provided by its author(s), to clarify inconsistencies, expand on the original work, or provide additional information relevant to the published content.

The decision to issue a correction rests with the Editor(s) of Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies, who may seek advice from reviewers or Editorial Board members when necessary. The handling Editor may contact the author(s) to request clarification or supporting information. The final decision regarding the need for a correction and the appropriate type of notice rests with the Editor(s).

Article Removal: Legal Limitations

In exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary to remove an article from the online database of Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies. This action will be considered only when the article is defamatory, fraudulent in a manner that creates serious legal concerns, infringes the legal rights of others, is subject to a valid court order, or poses a serious threat to public safety or national security.

When an article must be removed for legal reasons, its bibliographic metadata, including the title and author information, will normally be retained. The article text will be replaced with a notice explaining that the article has been removed for legal reasons.

Article Replacement

In cases where an article, if acted upon, could pose a serious risk to patients, healthcare professionals, public health, or other affected parties, the author(s) may request that the original article be retracted and replaced with a corrected version. Such requests will be evaluated by the Editor of Panacea Journal of Nursing and Health Studies in accordance with publication ethics principles and the applicable retraction procedures.

If replacement is approved, the journal will publish an appropriate retraction or replacement notice linking to the corrected article. The notice will explain the reason for replacement and preserve the publication history to maintain transparency and the integrity of the scientific record.