Correction and Retraction

Correction and Retraction Policy for Technology and Advancement in Mining, Business and Natural Georesources

Technology and Advancement in Mining, Business and Natural Georesources is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. Corrections and retractions are handled in accordance with the guidelines and principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Correction

  • Corrections are issued when errors are identified in a published article, such as typographical mistakes, inaccurate data, incorrect author names, affiliations, technical information, or other details that may mislead readers but do not fundamentally invalidate the main findings or conclusions.
  • Correction requests may be submitted by authors, readers, reviewers, or editors after publication.
  • Upon verification, the journal will publish an official correction notice linked to the original article to maintain transparency and accuracy.
  • Corrections are intended to amend the published record while preserving the integrity and reliability of the research.

2. Retraction

  • Retraction may occur when serious errors or ethical violations substantially affect the validity, reliability, or integrity of the research.
  • Grounds for retraction may include plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, data manipulation, duplicate publication, significant methodological errors, inappropriate authorship, serious conflicts of interest, unreliable technical results, or other forms of research and publication misconduct.
  • The retraction process follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and may involve an investigation by the editors and, where appropriate, the authors' affiliated institutions.
  • Retracted articles will remain accessible where appropriate but will be clearly marked with a retraction notice explaining the reason for retraction.

3. Handling Procedure

  • Suspected errors, research misconduct, or publication ethics violations may be reported by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, or other concerned parties.
  • The editors will conduct an initial assessment and may request clarification, supporting evidence, or a response from the authors.
  • Where necessary, the journal may contact the authors' affiliated institutions or other relevant parties.
  • If an issue is verified, the journal will determine whether a correction, expression of concern, or retraction is appropriate based on the nature and severity of the issue.
  • The journal will follow applicable COPE guidelines to ensure that cases are handled fairly, objectively, and transparently.

4. Responsibilities of All Parties

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and reliability of the data and content presented in their articles.
  • Editors and reviewers are responsible for supporting the quality, integrity, and ethical standards of the publication process.
  • Technology and Advancement in Mining, Business and Natural Georesources is committed to maintaining an accurate, transparent, and reliable scholarly record through appropriate mechanisms for correction, expression of concern, and retraction when necessary.

Through this policy, Technology and Advancement in Mining, Business and Natural Georesources seeks to uphold high standards of academic integrity and publication ethics in the fields of mining science, mineral and coal exploration, mining engineering, mining technology, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, mining environment, mining economics and management, energy and mineral resources, sustainable mining, natural georesources, and related disciplines.