Expression of concern

How it is used

An alert is not itself a final finding of misconduct.

Example sentences

1. The journal issued an expression of concern while the data inquiry continued.

   Readers are warned before the inquiry has concluded.

2. We noted the expression of concern when assessing the article for our review.

   The notice affects how cautiously the evidence is considered.

Common collocations

• issue an expression of concern
• published expression of concern

Related terms

• retractionThe formal withdrawal of a published article by a journal because its results are unreliable or because of misconduct or serious error.
• journalA regular publication containing research articles in a particular field, usually checked by peer review before publication.

More terms: Research Ethics and Integrity

• plagiarism
• informed consent
• ethics approval
• confidentiality
• academic integrity
• anonymity
• conflict of interest
• fabrication
• self-plagiarism
• research ethics
• human subjects
• participant rights