Corrections, Retractions and Editorials

The Journal of Mediterranean, European and African Sciences (JMEAS) is committed to preserving the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. This policy outlines the procedures for issuing corrections, retractions, and editorials in accordance with international best practices in academic publishing and the principles promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Corrections

Corrections are issued when an error is identified in a published article that does not invalidate the overall findings, conclusions, or scientific integrity of the work.

Examples include:

  • typographical or formatting errors;

  • minor factual inaccuracies;

  • errors in author affiliations or acknowledgements.

Corrections are published as a separate notice and are clearly linked to the original article.
The original article remains accessible, with a clear indication that a correction has been issued.

2. Retractions

Retractions are issued when a published article is found to be fundamentally flawed or unreliable due to serious ethical or scientific issues, including but not limited to:

  • plagiarism or self-plagiarism;

  • data fabrication or falsification;

  • serious methodological errors;

  • unethical research practices;

  • duplicate or redundant publication.

A retraction notice clearly explains the reason for the retraction and identifies the article being retracted.
Retracted articles remain accessible for the integrity of the scholarly record but are clearly marked as retracted.

Retractions may be initiated by the authors, the Editors, or the Publisher following a thorough investigation.

3. Expressions of Concern

An Expression of Concern may be issued when there is inconclusive evidence of misconduct or unresolved concerns regarding the integrity of a published article.

Expressions of Concern are published as separate notices and linked to the original article until the issue is resolved.

4. Editorials

Editorials are scholarly or reflective contributions written by Editors, Editorial Board members, or invited experts.

Editorials may:

  • introduce an issue or Special Issue;

  • discuss emerging research trends or policy-relevant topics;

  • comment on ethical, methodological, or disciplinary developments;

  • address matters related to the journal’s scope or editorial direction.

Editorials are clearly identified as such and do not undergo the same peer-review process as research articles, unless otherwise stated.

The views expressed in editorials reflect the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Publisher.

5. Transparency and Accountability

All corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, and editorials are handled transparently and documented clearly to ensure trust in the publication process.

Notices are permanently linked to the original publication and are freely accessible under the journal’s Open Access policy.

6. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with evolving ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Any updates will be published on the journal website and will take effect upon publication.