Post-publication Discussion Policy

1. Principle

The journal supports constructive post-publication discussion to clarify, correct, or advance scholarly debate.

2. How to submit a comment

Comments, concerns, or letters to the editor regarding a published article should be sent to: [email protected].
Submissions should include the article title, citation/link, a clear description of the concern, and supporting evidence where possible.

3. Assessment

The editorial office conducts an initial assessment and may request clarification from the authors and/or consult editors/reviewers. Authors may be invited to provide a response.

4. Possible outcomes

Depending on the case, the journal may:

• publish a letter/comment (at the editors’ discretion);

• initiate a correction/expression of concern/retraction under the journal’s Post-publication Corrections and Retractions Policy;

• provide an official response to the complainant within confidentiality limits.

5. Civility and integrity

Abusive, threatening, or defamatory submissions may be rejected without investigation.