RETRACTION POLICY

The journal “Art and Education” ensures the integrity of the scholarly record and does not allow unreliable or ethically compromised research to remain in the academic domain. The retraction policy is implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics and aims to maintain trust in scholarly publishing and transparency in editorial decision-making.

Retraction is regarded not as a sanction against authors, but as a mechanism for correcting the scholarly record when significant concerns arise after publication.

An article may be retracted if circumstances are identified that affect its scientific reliability or indicate a breach of academic integrity, including:

  • significant errors that distort results or conclusions;
  • plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or improper use of sources;
  • duplicate publication;
  • fabrication or falsification of data;
  • violations of ethical standards or improper authorship.

Retraction may be initiated by authors, editors, or third parties. Each case is carefully examined, and the Editorial Board: assesses the reported concerns and supporting materials, communicates with the authors to obtain explanations and involves independent experts where necessary.

Final decisions on retraction are made by the Editorial Board based on the available evidence and in accordance with COPE recommendations.

When a retraction is confirmed, the journal ensures mandatory and transparent communication with the scholarly community. In particular:

  • an official retraction notice is published, clearly stating the reasons and the initiating party;
  • the original article is not removed but remains available online with a clear “RETRACTED” marking;
  • links between the article and the retraction notice are maintained.

If identified issues do not substantially affect the findings, the Editorial Board may apply alternative measures, including:

  • publication of corrections (corrigendum or erratum);
  • clarifications or updates;
  • an Expression of Concern when further investigation is required.

Authors may withdraw a manuscript prior to publication by submitting a justified written request signed by all co-authors.