Correction and Retraction Policy


The Journal of Energy and Electrical Engineering (JEEE) is committed to maintaining an accurate, transparent, and reliable scholarly record. When errors or concerns are identified after publication, JEEE may issue a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction, as appropriate. Editorial decisions follow the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and consider the reliability of the published findings rather than the intention to punish authors.

1. CORRECTION

A correction is issued when an error affects part of a published article but does not invalidate its principal findings or conclusions. Examples include incorrect numerical values, units, figures, references, author information, or technical descriptions. Substantive corrections will be explained in a clearly identified notice linked to the original article; material changes will not be made silently.

2. EXPRESSION OF CONCERN

An expression of concern may be published when serious questions about an article's reliability remain unresolved, an investigation is ongoing, or the available evidence is insufficient for a final decision. The notice will identify the article and the nature of the concern. JEEE will review the notice when further information becomes available and may subsequently issue a correction, retraction, or statement resolving the concern.

3. RETRACTION

A retraction may be issued when a published article contains serious problems that make its findings or conclusions unreliable. Grounds for retraction may include:

  • Fabrication or falsification of research data, experimental results, figures, or simulation outputs.
  • Major methodological, analytical, or computational errors that invalidate the main conclusions.
  • Plagiarism, substantial redundant publication, or unauthorized use of data or material.
  • Serious ethical violations, compromised peer review, or other publication irregularities that undermine confidence in the article.

Retraction may result from honest error or misconduct. Its purpose is to alert readers to unreliable work and protect the scientific record, not to punish the authors. An authorship dispute alone does not normally justify retraction when the research findings remain reliable.

4. EDITORIAL PROCEDURE

Concerns may be reported by authors, reviewers, readers, or institutions. JEEE will apply the following procedure:

  1. Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief or an independent designated editor evaluates the concern and supporting evidence.
  2. Clarification: Relevant authors are normally invited to respond and, where needed, provide data or other documentation.
  3. Verification: The journal may consult independent experts or relevant institutions when further investigation is necessary.
  4. Decision: The responsible editor determines whether no action, a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction is appropriate and communicates the outcome to the parties concerned.

Cases will be considered fairly and confidentially. Editors with relevant conflicts of interest must not participate in the decision. The journal may take editorial action to protect readers even if all authors do not agree, provided the decision is supported by sufficient evidence.

5. PUBLICATION AND PRESERVATION OF NOTICES

Formal notices will be clearly labelled, freely accessible, and linked to the affected article, including its title and DOI or URL. A retraction notice will explain the reasons for retraction and identify the party issuing it. The original article will normally remain accessible with a prominent RETRACTED indication and a link to the notice; removal of content is reserved for exceptional legal or safety circumstances. JEEE will update article pages and available metadata as appropriate to keep the publication record transparent.

6. REPORTING CONCERNS

Requests for correction or reports of potential problems should be sent to the JEEE Editorial Office at [email protected]. Reports should include the article title, DOI or URL, a concise explanation of the issue, and supporting evidence. Concerns involving suspected misconduct will also be handled in accordance with JEEE's Allegation of Research Misconduct policy.

7. REFERENCES AND ETHICAL GUIDELINES

  1. COPE Council. COPE Retraction Guidelines (Version 3, August 2025). COPE Guidelines.
  2. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Scientific Misconduct, Expressions of Concern, and Retraction. ICMJE Recommendations.