Corrections and Retractions Policy

Journal of English Education Studies (JEES) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, credibility, and integrity of its published scholarly record. When significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the editorial team will examine the available evidence and determine the appropriate corrective action. The journal follows the relevant guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including its recommendations concerning corrections, expressions of concern, and article retractions.

A correction may be issued when a published article contains an important error that can be corrected without invalidating its principal findings or conclusions. Such errors may involve data presentation, statistical analysis, methodological descriptions, authorship information, or other substantive details. The correction notice will identify the original article, explain the nature of the error, describe the changes made, and provide a clear connection to the original publication. Minor typographical errors that do not affect scientific interpretation may be corrected without a formal notice when appropriate.

An expression of concern may be published when serious questions arise concerning the reliability or ethical status of an article, but the available evidence is insufficient to support a final decision or an investigation remains incomplete. This notice informs readers that a published article is subject to an unresolved concern. When additional evidence becomes available, the journal may update the notice or take further action, including correction or retraction when justified.

A retraction may be necessary when published findings or conclusions are unreliable because of major methodological errors, fabrication or falsification of data, substantial plagiarism, unethical duplicate publication, compromised peer review, or serious violations of research ethics. Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly literature rather than punish authors. The Editor-in-Chief, or an independent editor when a conflict of interest exists, is responsible for determining the appropriate editorial action after evaluating the evidence and allowing the authors a reasonable opportunity to respond.

Corrections, expressions of concern, and retraction notices will be publicly accessible, clearly identified, and linked to the affected articles wherever technically possible. Retracted articles will normally remain available in the journal's archives but will be prominently identified as retracted to prevent readers from treating their findings as reliable. Published articles will not be silently deleted or replaced. Authors and readers who identify significant problems should report them through the journal's official contact channels so that the editorial team can evaluate the concerns and take appropriate action without unnecessary delay.