Procedure for withdrawing published articles

The Journal Advances Technologies in Mechanical Engineering and Transport adheres to strict principles of academic integrity and upholds high standards of scientific publications. All violations of academic ethics will be promptly investigated in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards.

1. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, planning, execution, or interpretation of the study. All such individuals should be listed as co-authors.

2. Data Falsification

If a submitted manuscript is found to contain fabricated or manipulated data, including manipulation of images or experimental results, the manuscript will be rejected. This may also lead to serious sanctions, including retraction of an already published article.

3. Investigation and Sanctions

In the event of suspected violations, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation guided by COPE. The following measures may be taken:

  • if the manuscript is still under review — it may be rejected and returned to the author;
  • if the article has already been published — a decision may be made to retract the article.

4. Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error in a published work, it is their duty to promptly notify the editor-in-chief and cooperate in publishing a correction or retraction.

5. Correction Procedure

Corrections can be initiated by authors, editors, or readers. After approval, corrections are published as a separate document marked "Correction", linked to the original article.

6. Article Retraction

Retraction may be used in the following cases:

  • clear evidence of falsification or manipulation of data;
  • re-publication of results without proper references or license;
  • evidence of plagiarism or authorship fraud;
  • violation of ethical standards in the review process.

The decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or deputy after an investigation.

7. Availability of Retracted Articles

All retracted articles remain available in the public domain with a clear indication "Retracted". Complete deletion is only possible in special cases required by data protection laws, court orders, or security considerations.