Retraction is a mechanism for correcting published information and informing readers that a publication contains errors or deficiencies. Grounds for retraction include violations of legal, publishing, or ethical standards.

The editorial board adheres to the principles of academic integrity and accountability to readers and follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines regarding corrections and retractions of publications.

Reasons for retracting an article may include:

• detection of plagiarism in the article;
• duplication of the article in other publications;
• false arguments that invalidate the publication scientific value;
• falsification or fabrication of the data;
• incorrect authorship;
• the absence of the author’s consent;
• publication of the article without a proper peer review procedure.

The editorial board may initiate the retraction of an article if they discover that the author violated publication or scientific ethics in the published article. They may also retract an article upon an official written request from the author(s), the editorial board of another journal, or other individuals involved in a conflict of interest, provided that evidence of the author's violation of scientific ethics is provided.

The procedure for retracting a scientific article is as follows:

Upon receiving a request from the author or another party, the journal's editorial board appoints a commission to verify the information. If the commission decides to retract the article, the minutes must state the reason and date of retraction. Information about retracted articles is sent to the databases and libraries where the journal is indexed or stored.

After the retraction decision is made, the article and its metadata remain on the journal’s website. The electronic version is marked with the note “RETRACTED” along with the retraction date. This status is also indicated in the table of contents of the issue.

The editorial board reserves the right to decide on further cooperation with the author of the retracted article.

Retraction is not a punishment; it is a mechanism designed to maintain academic integrity. Authors have the right to submit an explanation or appeal, which will be considered by the editorial board. When considering such issues, the editorial board is guided by the recommendations of COPE (the Committee on Publication Ethics).