At Archives of Men’s Health (AMH), we are committed to upholding the integrity of the scholarly record. Retractions serve as a mechanism to correct the literature and inform readers of publications that contain seriously flawed or erroneous data, rendering their findings and conclusions unreliable. 
Grounds for Retraction
Retraction of a publication may be warranted under the following circumstances:
• Clear evidence that the findings are unreliable due to major error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error) or misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or falsification).
• Instances of plagiarism.
• Redundant publication without proper attribution or justification.
• Unauthorized use of material or data.
• Serious legal issues such as libel, privacy violations, or copyright infringement.
• Reports of unethical research practices.
• Compromised or manipulated peer review processes.
• Failure to disclose a major competing interest that could have unduly influenced interpretations or recommendations.
Initiation of Retraction
Retractions can be initiated by the article’s author(s), their affiliated institution(s), readers, or the journal editor. However, disputes over authorship without concerns about the validity of the findings do not typically warrant retraction.
Retraction Notice
A retraction notice should:
• Be linked to the retracted article in all online versions.
• Clearly identify the retracted article, including its title and authors.
• Be clearly labeled as a retraction, distinct from other types of corrections or comments.
• Be published promptly to minimize harmful effects.
• Be freely available to all readers.
• State who is retracting the article.
• State the reason(s) for the retraction.
• Be objective, factual, and avoid inflammatory language.
Retracted articles should remain in the public domain and be clearly labeled as retracted in all forms (abstract, full text, PDF). The retraction notice should appear in all electronic searches for the retracted publication.
Expressions of Concern
If conclusive evidence about the reliability of a publication cannot be obtained (e.g., due to inconclusive investigations or delays), the editor may issue an expression of concern to alert readers. This notice should be linked to the original publication and state the reasons for the concern.
Retraction with Republication
In cases where honest errors (e.g., misclassification or miscalculation) lead to significant changes in the results or conclusions, and the corrected version survives further review, retraction with republication may be considered. This process involves retracting the original article and publishing a corrected version, with an explanation and, if applicable, supplementary material detailing the changes for transparency.
By adhering to these guidelines, Archives of Men’s Health ensures the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record, maintaining trust in the scientific community.