Permanency of Content

All articles published in Nursing Current: Jurnal Keperawatan (NCJK) receive a DOI and are permanently available from the moment they are published. This applies regardless of the outcome of the peer review process that takes place after publication.

All content, including articles that have not yet completed peer review, is permanently archived in the OJS or PKP system. All versions of articles that have successfully completed peer review are also archived in ONEDRIVE NCJK and in other designated repositories to ensure long term preservation.

Authors may revise and update their manuscripts by publishing new versions, which are added to the article history. Once a version is published, it cannot be changed or withdrawn. Every version remains permanently accessible on the NCJK website to support transparency and academic accountability.

NCJK participates in the CrossMark program, which provides a standardized method for readers to identify the most current version of an article. Through CrossMark, NCJK is committed to maintaining accurate and reliable content and to informing readers whenever updates or changes occur.

Readers can click the CrossMark logo located at the top of each NCJK article to view the current status of the article and access the most recent version. Additional information, including newly available peer review reports, may also be provided through this feature.

To preserve the integrity and completeness of the scholarly record, NCJK follows specific correction policies when published content requires revision. These policies reflect widely accepted best practices in scholarly publishing and the library and information science community.

 

Retraction

Articles may be retracted for several reasons, including the following:

1. Honest errors reported by the authors, such as mistakes resulting from mixed samples or the use of scientific instruments later found to be faulty
2. Research misconduct, including fabrication of data
3. Duplicate or overlapping publication
4. Fraudulent use or manipulation of data
5. Clear or verified plagiarism
6. Unethical research practices

For every retracted article, the Retraction Notice will clearly state the reason for retraction and identify who initiated the process. The Retraction Notice will be linked to the retracted article, which will ordinarily remain accessible on the website. The article, including the PDF version, will be clearly marked as retracted.

Retractions are generally issued at the request of the authors or by the publisher in response to an institutional investigation. Consistent with NCJK’s publication model and standard scholarly practice, a retracted article is not considered unpublished or withdrawn for the purpose of republishing it elsewhere. Retractions typically address issues so serious that the study, or substantial portions of it, is no longer suitable for inclusion in the scientific literature.

The content of a retracted article will only be removed when required for legal reasons. Examples include cases where the article is defamatory, infringes legal rights, or is subject to a court order. In such situations, the bibliographic record will remain on the site, accompanied by an explanation of the circumstances that required removal of the content.

In rare situations where published false or inaccurate data pose a significant health risk if acted upon, the original incorrect version may be removed and a corrected version published. The reason for this partial removal will be clearly stated on the most recent version.

 

Editorial Note

When concerns arise regarding the integrity or accuracy of an article, but the issue has not yet been resolved, NCJK may issue an Editorial Note to inform readers. An Editorial Note may be added, for example, when NCJK receives information suggesting that research or publication misconduct may have occurred, or when there is a significant dispute among the authors or between the authors and external parties.

The Editorial Note serves as a temporary notification while further review or investigation is conducted. It will remain in place until a definitive course of action has been determined, such as the publication of a corrected version of the article or the issuance of a Retraction.

 

Expression of Concern

In rare circumstances, NCJK may issue an Expression of Concern when serious issues have been identified in relation to an article, but the available evidence is insufficient to support a Retraction. An Expression of Concern is linked directly to the article and serves to alert readers while uncertainties remain. Situations in which an Expression of Concern may be issued include the following:

1. When evidence suggesting possible research or publication misconduct is inconclusive
2. When there are indications of significant problems with the article, but the authors’ institution declines to conduct an investigation
3. When an investigation into alleged misconduct has been carried out, but the process was not impartial or the findings were not definitive

An Expression of Concern will remain in place until additional information becomes available or a final decision regarding correction or retraction can be made.