Expression of concern
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In academic publishing, an expression of concern is a notice issued by a publisher against a particular publication, warning that it may contain errors or be otherwise untrustworthy.cite-ref-1[1]
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• See also
• Notes
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Practice for issuing expressions of concern is not standardized across the publishing industry.cite-ref-2[2] The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors says in its 2019 recommendations that a publisher may choose to issue an expression of concern while an investigation of alleged scientific misconduct is ongoing, and pending its outcome.cite-ref-3[3]
See also
Notes
cite-note-11. ↑ Morris et al. 2013, p. 375.
cite-note-22. ↑ COPE Notes 2018.
cite-note-33. ↑ ICMJE 2019.
References
• COPE Notes. citerefcope-notes2018"COPE Forum 26 February 2018: Expressions of concern" (PDF). Committee on Publication Ethics.
• ICMJE. citereficmje2019"Scientific Misconduct, Expressions of Concern, and Retraction". International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
• citerefmorrisbarnaslafrenierreich2013Morris S, Barnas E, LaFrenier D, Reich M (2013). The Handbook of Journal Publishing. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781107020856.