Expression of concern

In academic publishing, an expression of concern is a notice issued by a publisher against a particular publication, warning that it may contain errors or be otherwise untrustworthy.

Definitions

Practice for issuing expressions of concern is not standardized across the publishing industry. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors says in its 2019 recommendations that a publisher may choose to issue an expression of concern while an investigation of alleged scientific misconduct is ongoing, and pending its outcome.

See also

• Erratum
• Post-publication peer review
• Retractions in academic publishing

References

• COPE Notes. "COPE Forum 26 February 2018: Expressions of concern" (PDF). Committee on Publication Ethics.
• ICMJE. "Scientific Misconduct, Expressions of Concern, and Retraction". International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
• Morris S, Barnas E, LaFrenier D, Reich M (2013). The Handbook of Journal Publishing. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781107020856.