Community Education Engagement Journal (CEEJ) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. This policy outlines how published articles are corrected or retracted when significant errors or concerns are identified.
CEEJ recognizes that the publication record may occasionally require correction or formal action after publication. All concerns will be assessed fairly and confidentially, with decisions based on the nature and significance of the evidence, the reliability of the article, and applicable publication ethics standards.
This policy applies to articles published in CEEJ and covers post-publication corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern. It applies when authors, readers, reviewers, editors, institutions, or other relevant parties raise credible concerns about the accuracy, integrity, or ethical acceptability of a published article.
The journal aims to correct the scholarly record promptly when justified, while ensuring that editorial decisions are proportionate, documented, and independent of commercial or personal interests.
A correction may be issued when a published article contains an error that can be amended without invalidating its principal findings, interpretations, or scholarly contribution.
Examples may include typographical errors, incorrect affiliations, metadata inaccuracies, or other mistakes that do not materially affect the meaning or reliability of the article. The journal will determine whether a formal correction notice is necessary.
Errors in data, tables, figures, methods, references, or reporting that affect interpretation may require a formal correction notice if the article remains reliable after the error is addressed.
Retraction may be considered when the evidence indicates that a published article is unreliable or that serious ethical or publication misconduct has occurred. Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record, not to punish an author.
Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Retraction will be considered only after an appropriate assessment of the available evidence. Where possible, the journal will seek relevant explanations from the authors and, when appropriate, consult the authors' institutions or other competent bodies.
CEEJ may publish an expression of concern when credible indications of a potentially serious problem exist, but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a final decision or an investigation remains unresolved.
An expression of concern alerts readers to the issue while further clarification is sought. It does not, by itself, establish that misconduct has occurred. The journal may update the notice when additional evidence becomes available and a final decision is made.
Concerns about a published article should be submitted to the journal through its official editorial contact channels. The submission should identify the article, explain the concern clearly, and provide supporting information or evidence where available.
The editorial team records the concern and assesses whether it is sufficiently specific and relevant to warrant further review.
The editor examines the available evidence and may request clarification, supporting documents, or an explanation from the authors or other relevant parties.
For complex or serious matters, the journal may consult independent experts, the authors' institutions, or other appropriate bodies.
Based on the evidence, the journal determines whether no action, a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction is warranted.
When a formal notice is issued, the journal aims to make it identifiable, accessible, and linked to the affected article. The decision and its rationale are documented internally.
When an article is retracted, CEEJ will publish a clearly identifiable retraction notice explaining the reason for the action to the extent that it can be disclosed appropriately. The notice should identify the affected article and provide a transparent explanation of the basis for retraction.
The retraction notice should be linked to the original article.
The article's status should be clearly indicated in the online record.
The original article will generally remain accessible with a clear retraction marking, rather than being silently removed, unless legal, privacy, or other exceptional considerations require a different approach.
Relevant metadata and indexing services may be notified where appropriate and technically possible.
Authors are expected to notify the journal promptly if they discover a material error in their published work and to cooperate reasonably with an editorial assessment.
Readers and other concerned parties are encouraged to provide specific, evidence-based information and to avoid unsupported allegations or public disclosure of confidential information obtained during an editorial process.
The editorial team is responsible for assessing concerns impartially, protecting confidential information where appropriate, documenting decisions, and taking action proportionate to the evidence.
CEEJ handles reports and supporting information with appropriate confidentiality, subject to the requirements of a fair investigation, applicable law, and legitimate requests from relevant institutions. Information will be shared only as necessary to assess and address the concern.
Authors or other directly affected parties may submit a reasoned appeal if they believe an editorial decision was based on a factual error, an unfair procedure, or material evidence that was not considered. Appeals will be reviewed by the editor or an appropriate independent editorial representative who is not directly conflicted by the case.
The time required to resolve a case depends on its complexity, the availability of evidence, and the need for external consultation. The journal aims to handle cases without unnecessary delay but does not guarantee a fixed resolution period.
CEEJ seeks to align its handling of corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern with recognized publication ethics principles, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), where applicable.
Further information is available from the COPE Retraction Guidelines. The journal may also refer to other relevant COPE resources when evaluating specific cases.
Read the COPE Retraction Guidelines ↗CEEJ is committed to maintaining a trustworthy scholarly record through transparent editorial decisions, responsible correction of published work, and appropriate action when the reliability or integrity of an article is in question.
| Accreditation Rank | SINTA 5 |
| Status | ● Active |
| Valid Until | 2026 |
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