The European Journal of Musculoskeletal Diseases is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.
Where errors, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns are identified in published material, the journal may issue corrections, editorial notices, expressions of concern, or retractions where appropriate.
Corrections may be published when errors are identified that affect the clarity, accuracy, or integrity of an article but do not invalidate the overall findings of the work.
Retractions may be issued in cases involving significant errors, plagiarism, duplicate publication, data falsification, ethical misconduct, or other breaches of publication ethics.
Where necessary, the journal may also publish an expression of concern while an editorial investigation is ongoing.
The journal takes issues of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data falsification, and other forms of publication misconduct seriously. Where necessary, appropriate editorial action may be taken in order to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.
All decisions regarding corrections or retractions are made following editorial evaluation and, where appropriate, in accordance with recommendations provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The journal is committed to ensuring transparency while preserving the integrity of the published scholarly record.