Correction and withdrawal of publications

The Ukrainian Journal of Remote Sensing operates in accordance with COPE guidelines. The process of correcting already published materials is categorized into three main scenarios:

    1. Correction
      Used when an unintentional error is identified in an article that does not invalidate the scientific results but requires clarification:
      • Publisher's error (Erratum): An error introduced by the journal (e.g., during typesetting and layout);
      • Author's error (Corrigendum): An error made by the authors (e.g., incorrect spelling of a name, an error in units of measurement, or an omitted reference).
      • Procedure: The journal publishes a separate correction notice that is digitally linked to the original article. The original article usually remains unchanged, but a prominent note is added indicating that a correction exists.
    2. Article Retraction
      This is a measure of last resort applied when the results of the work are scientifically unreliable or significantly violate ethical standards.
      • Reasons:
        • Detection of plagiarism or self-plagiarism.
        • Data manipulation (fabrication or falsification of results).
        • Redundant or duplicate publication (the article has already been published before).
        • Serious errors that invalidate the primary conclusions.
        • An undeclared conflict of interest that significantly affected the research or conclusions.
      • Procedure:
        A "RETRACTED" watermark is added to the article's web page and its PDF file. The original text remains accessible to maintain the integrity and transparency of the scientific record. Still, an official retraction notice explaining the reasons for the action is published and linked to the article.
    3. Article Removal
      This occurs in extremely rare circumstances where the content strictly violates legal regulations.
      • Reasons: Copyright infringement, disclosure of classified information/state secrets (highly relevant to the field of remote sensing), or the presence of defamatory statements.
      • Procedure: The article's metadata (title, authors) remains in the archive, but the full text of the article itself is permanently removed from access.

Who can initiate the process?

      • Authors: If they identify a significant error in their own published work.
      • Editorial Board: Based on internal investigations or complaints raised by third parties.
      • Readers / Reviewers: By contacting the Editor-in-Chief with substantiated evidence of ethical violations or fundamental errors.

All such decisions are made strictly in accordance with COPE flowcharts and guidelines and are communicated to readers transparently.