Post Publication Policy

Maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record is a fundamental responsibility of scholarly publishing. Colloquys Publishing is committed to correcting the literature when errors, concerns, or ethical issues are identified before or after publication.

This policy outlines the procedures for handling corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, and article withdrawals.

Corrections Policy

Purpose of Corrections

Corrections may be issued when published articles contain errors that affect accuracy, clarity, or interpretation but do not invalidate the overall findings of the work.

Examples may include:

• Typographical errors
• Author affiliation corrections
• Funding information updates
• Minor data presentation errors
• Reference inaccuracies

Correction Process

When a correction is warranted:

• The issue will be evaluated by the editorial office.
• Authors may be contacted for clarification.
• A formal correction notice may be published.
• Links between the original article and correction notice will be maintained.

Corrections are intended to preserve transparency while maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

Expressions of Concern

When Expressions of Concern May Be Issued

An Expression of Concern may be published when:

• Serious questions arise regarding a publication.
• Investigations are ongoing.
• Sufficient evidence for retraction is not yet available.
• Significant uncertainty exists regarding the reliability of findings.

Expressions of Concern alert readers while investigations are conducted.

Retraction Policy

Purpose of Retractions

Retractions are issued when published findings are determined to be unreliable or when serious ethical or scientific concerns compromise the integrity of the publication.

Retractions aim to maintain the accuracy of the scientific record rather than punish authors.

Grounds for Retraction

Retraction Procedures

Retraction decisions may involve:

• Editorial assessment
• Author consultation
• Institutional communication
• Review of supporting evidence

Retraction notices will:

• Clearly identify the affected article.
• Explain the reason for retraction.
• Remain permanently linked to the publication record.

Article Withdrawal Policy

Pre-Publication Withdrawal

Authors may request withdrawal before publication under limited circumstances, including:

• Significant submission errors
• Duplicate submission discovery
• Ethical concerns identified prior to publication

Withdrawal requests are subject to editorial review.