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The process for handling cases requiring corrections, retractions, and editorial expressions of concern

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Research & publication ethics

Management of research and publication misconduct: When the Journal encounters a suspected case of research or publication misconduct, such as a redundant (duplicate) publication, plagiarism, fabricated data, changes in authorship, undisclosed conflicts of interest, an ethical problem with the submitted manuscript, a reviewer who has appropriated an author’s idea or data, complaints against editors, and other issues, the resolving process will follow the Committee on Publication Ethics flowchart (http://publicationethics.org/resources/flowcharts). The Editorial Board of the KMJ will discuss the suspected case and reach a decision. The KMJ will not hesitate to publish errata, corrigenda, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when needed.
Errata: Errata provide a means of correcting errors that occurred during the writing, typing, editing, or publication (e.g., a misspelling, dropped word or line, or mislabeled figure) of an article. Submit errata through the KMJ’s online manuscript management system. In the Abstract section of the submission form (a required field), enter “Not Applicable.” Upload the text of the proposed erratum as a Microsoft Word file. Please see a recent issue for correct formatting.
Author corrections: If an addition or deletion of authors or a change to the order of authorship is required, the corresponding author must complete the authorship change form and submit it through the KMJ’s online manuscript management portal, with the signature of all existing authors and new authors. In the Abstract section of the submission form (a required field), enter “Not Applicable.” Upload the text of the proposed correction as a Microsoft Word file. When a request for a change is made by the author, the editorial committee assembles an ethics committee to determine whether the change is appropriate. If a new author should be added or an author should be deleted after the submission, it is the responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that all authors concerned are aware of and agree to the change in authorship. The KMJ assumes no responsibility for such changes. Please see a recent issue for correct formatting.
Retractions: Retractions are reserved for major errors or breaches of ethics that, for example, may call into question the source of the data or the validity of the results and conclusions of an article. Submit retractions through the KMJ’s online manuscript management portal. In the Abstract section of the submission form (a required field), enter “Not Applicable.” Upload the text of the proposed retraction as a Microsoft Word file. Letters of agreement signed by all of the authors must be supplied as Miscellaneous Files Not for Publication (scanned PDF files). The retraction will be assigned to the editor-in-chief of the journal and the editor who handled the paper, and the chairperson of the KMJ Editorial Board will be consulted. If all parties agree to the publication and content of the proposed retraction, it will be sent to the Journals Department for publication.; For policies on research and publication ethics not stated in theses Instructions, the Guidelines on Good Publication Practice (https://publicationethics.org/files/u7141/1999pdf13.pdf) or Good Publication Practice Guidelines for Medical Journals (http://kamje.or.kr) can be applied.