Retraction procedure

The journal “Actual Problems of Mind” adheres to the principle of preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and ensuring the timely correction of published information in cases where significant errors or ethical violations are identified. The Editorial Office follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and international standards for drafting retraction notices. The purpose of post-publication actions is not to punish authors, but to transparently inform readers about the unreliability of a publication or the need for clarification, and to safeguard academic integrity.

Grounds for Retraction

Retraction may be issued in cases of confirmed plagiarism or copyright infringement; fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data or materials; redundant publication without proper disclosure; substantial errors that render conclusions unreliable; undisclosed conflicts of interest that may have influenced results or editorial decisions; as well as other serious breaches of academic or publishing ethics.

Initiation and Review

A review concerning correction or retraction may be initiated by authors, editors, reviewers, readers, institutions, or other interested parties. The request must include identification of the publication and a description of the issue with supporting evidence. The Editorial Office may also initiate a review on its own initiative.

The Editor-in-Chief conducts a preliminary assessment and, where grounds exist, organizes a review in accordance with the principles of impartiality, confidentiality, and the right of all parties to respond. Authors are informed of the concerns and given the opportunity to provide explanations. In complex cases, the Editorial Office may involve independent experts. If the investigation requires additional time, the journal may publish an editorial notice (Expression of Concern) pending completion of the review.

Editorial Decision

Following the review, the Editorial Office may decide to take no action, publish a correction, issue an expression of concern, or retract the article. In exceptional circumstances, removal of content from public access may be considered with an appropriate notice. A decision to retract may be made even without the authors’ agreement if necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Retraction Notice

In the event of retraction, a separate retraction notice is published, freely accessible and linked to the original article. The article remains in the journal archive with clear marking “Retracted” (including in the PDF file). The article’s metadata are preserved, and relevant indexing services are informed of the retraction. The retraction notice includes the bibliographic details of the article, a factual explanation of the reasons for retraction, identification of the party initiating the retraction, and the date the decision takes effect.

Appeal

Authors have the right to submit a written appeal in cases of a substantial procedural error or failure to consider relevant materials. The appeal is reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and/or the Editorial Board; independent experts may be consulted if necessary. The decision resulting from the appeal is final.