Correction & Retraction Policy

Plant Production and Pathological Treatment (PPPT) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal ensures that all published content remains trustworthy and transparent, particularly in the fields of plant sciences, agriculture, and plant pathology.

In cases where errors, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns are identified after publication, PPPT follows a clear and structured correction and retraction process in line with international publishing standards and ethical guidelines.

1. Correction Policy

Corrections are issued when errors are identified in a published article that may affect clarity, interpretation, or accuracy but do not compromise the overall validity of the research findings.

Corrections are categorized as:

  • Erratum: Issued for errors introduced during the publication process, such as typographical mistakes, formatting issues, author details, or metadata errors that do not affect the scientific conclusions of the article.
  • Corrigendum: Issued when authors identify errors in their published work, including minor data corrections, textual clarifications, or interpretation adjustments that improve understanding but do not invalidate the study.

Procedure:
All reported errors are carefully reviewed by the editorial team. If a correction is required, a formal correction notice is published and permanently linked to the original article to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the academic record.

2. Retraction Policy

Retractions are issued when a published article is found to contain serious issues that compromise its validity or violate ethical publishing standards.

A manuscript may be retracted in cases involving:

  • Research Misconduct: Including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices
  • Ethical Violations: Such as lack of required approvals, missing consent, or undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Major Methodological Flaws: Fundamental errors in study design or analysis that render findings unreliable or invalid

Procedure:
Retraction decisions are made following a thorough editorial review and in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors may be contacted for clarification before a final decision is made.

Retracted articles will remain accessible in the journal archive for transparency but will be clearly marked as “RETRACTED” on all versions of the publication.

3. Commitment to Transparency

PPPT ensures that all post-publication updates are handled transparently. Any correction or retraction is permanently linked to the original article to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record and maintain trust in the journal’s publication process.