EDITORIAL STANDARDS
Retractions
Corrections, retractions and editorial expressions of concern — issued transparently and kept permanently accessible.
Protecting the record — when the literature must change
Bayrakol Medical Publishing adheres to the COPE Retraction Guidelines, ICMJE Recommendations, WAME standards, and PubMed/PMC archival requirements to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.
All corrections, retractions, and editorial expressions of concern are issued transparently and remain permanently accessible.
CORRECTIONS (ERRATUM)
Minor errors
Intact conclusions
Corrections are issued when minor errors are identified that do not affect the overall results or conclusions of the article.
- Typographical or formatting errors
- Mislabeling of tables or figures
- Incorrect author affiliations or funding information
- Technical issues that do not compromise scientific validity
Corrections are linked to the original article and remain permanently available in accordance with PubMed/PMC standards.
RETRACTIONS
Unreliable findings
Serious breach
Retractions are issued when the findings are no longer reliable or when serious ethical or legal issues are identified.
- Fabrication, falsification, or serious methodological errors
- Confirmed ethical misconduct
- Plagiarism or duplicate publication
- Unauthorized use of patient data or lack of consent
- Legal or copyright violations
Retracted articles remain accessible but are clearly marked as “Retracted”. A detailed retraction notice explaining the reason is permanently linked to the original manuscript.
EDITORIAL EXPRESSIONS OF CONCERN
While the
investigation continues
An Editorial Expression of Concern alerts readers to possible issues before a final decision is reached.
- An investigation into potential misconduct or error is ongoing
- There is uncertainty about the reliability or integrity of the findings
- Institutional or legal reviews delay a final decision
TRANSPARENCY AND PERMANENT ACCESS
Linked
Detailed
Permanent
All correction, retraction, and concern notices meet the same archival standard.
- Remain permanently available online
- Are directly linked to the original article
- Provide a transparent and detailed explanation
- Follow PubMed/PMC indexing requirements
PUBLISHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Integrity
Prompt action
Full compliance
Bayrakol Medical Publishing is committed to preserving the integrity of the scientific record, promptly addressing errors, and ensuring full compliance with COPE, ICMJE, and PMC guidelines.
Notices that correct or qualify the literature are part of the permanent record — not temporary announcements.