Errata, Correction, and Retraction Policy

Articles published in MENTOR Journal of Educational and Sports Research strive to remain current, accurate, and unaltered to the best of our ability. However, exceptional circumstances may arise where it becomes necessary to correct, retract, or even remove a previously published article. These actions will be taken after careful consideration by the editorial team, ensuring compliance with recommended standards and safeguarding the integrity of the process set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Several mechanisms are in place to rectify inaccuracies, depending on the type, severity, and consequences of the detected error. These mechanisms include issuing an erratum or correction notice, retracting the article, and, in rare cases, removing the article.

The objective of these mechanisms is to ensure transparent changes while maintaining the integrity of the academic record.

Errata:

In the event of an error or omission made by the journal after publication, an erratum notice will be issued. This notice will be published to safeguard the publication record and preserve the reputation of the authors and the journal, while maintaining the academic integrity of the article.

Each error will be accompanied by an individual notice that provides clear information about the error and the changes made to the document.

Under these circumstances:

The article will be corrected. A note referencing the erratum notice will be added to the end of the article. A separate erratum or correction notice linked to the corrected version will be published. The erratum or correction document will be paginated and assigned a DOI.

Corrections:

When it becomes necessary to correct an error or omission made by the authors that may affect the publication record or the reputation of the authors or the journal, a correction notice will be issued. This correction will be made to preserve the academic integrity of the article while ensuring accuracy and publication quality.

Each error will be accompanied by an individual notice that provides clear details about the error and the changes made to the document. Under these circumstances, the following measures will be taken:

The article will be corrected. A note referencing the correction notice will be added to the end of the article. A separate erratum or correction notice linked to the corrected version will be published. The erratum or correction document will be paginated and assigned a DOI.

Retractions:

When a significant error invalidates the conclusions of an article or when research misconduct or publication misconduct is detected, a retraction notice will be issued. Authors may request the retraction of their articles if their reasons meet the retraction criteria.

Retraction will be carried out in the following cases:

Clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or image manipulation) or error (e.g., calculation error or experimental error). Previously published findings without proper cross-referencing, permission, or adequate justification (e.g., redundant publication or duplicate publication). Research constitutes plagiarism. Evidence of fraudulent authorship. Indications of compromised peer review. Indications of unethical research and violations of professional ethical codes.

Once the decision to retract an article has been made:

A 'retracted article' watermark will be added to the published version of the article record. The article title will be prefixed with "Retracted Article: [article title]." A separate retraction statement titled 'Retraction: [article title]' will be published and linked to the retracted article. This statement will be signed by the journal editors. The retraction statement will be paginated and assigned a DOI.

Article Removal:

In exceptional cases where serious problems cannot be resolved through correction or retraction, an article may be removed.

This measure will be taken only in the following situations:

The article is clearly defamatory or infringes on other legal rights. An article is subject to a court order. The article, if left unaddressed, could pose a serious health risk.

If an article is removed, the metadata (authors and title) will be retained, but the text content will be replaced with a document stating that the article has been removed for legal reasons.