Corrections & Retractions

The Rehabilitation Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in scholarly publishing. We adhere to the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These policies guide us in ensuring that all published content upholds accuracy and credibility.

If inaccuracies, misleading information, or errors are discovered in published content, we aim to correct them promptly and transparently. In cases where investigations reveal that a published item is fraudulent, a retraction is necessary. All retractions will be clearly documented and made easily identifiable to readers, target audiences, and indexing systems. The retracted content will remain available but will be marked as retracted on all relevant platforms.

Corrections to published articles may occur when inaccuracies, omissions, or errors are identified. These are addressed by the Chief Editor through a notice. This correction will be published in the next issue of the journal and will reference the original article.

Retractions are made when significant errors invalidate the conclusions of a paper or when publication malpractice, such as plagiarism or unethical research practices, is uncovered. A retraction notes, signed by the authors and/or the editor, will be published and linked to the original article, which will remain accessible with a "retracted" watermark across each page.

In situations where there is doubt about the honesty or integrity of a submitted or published article, but investigations remain inconclusive, an editorial expression of concern may be issued. This will inform readers of the uncertainty surrounding the article while further investigation is underway. The expression of concern will be linked to the relevant article.

This policy ensures transparency, accountability, and the protection of academic integrity in all content published by The Rehabilitation Journal.