Post-Publication Discussion

Al GIZZAI: Public Health Nutrition Journal encourages constructive scientific discussion and critical evaluation of published articles to promote transparency, academic integrity, and the advancement of public health nutrition research. 

1. Forms of Post-Publication Discussion

The journal welcomes scholarly discussions through:

  • Letters to the Editor and scientific commentaries.

  • Critical evaluations of research methods, findings, and interpretations.

  • Author responses to scientific questions or criticisms.

  • Requests for clarification or correction of published articles.

2. Submission and Evaluation

Readers, researchers, and other interested parties may submit comments or concerns to the editorial office through the journal's official contact channels.

Submissions should identify the relevant article, including its title and DOI or publication URL, and provide clear arguments supported by appropriate scientific evidence.

The editorial team will evaluate submissions based on scientific relevance, objectivity, and ethical considerations. Personal attacks, defamatory statements, and unsupported allegations will not be accepted.

3. Author Responses

Authors of published articles may be invited to respond to scientific comments or concerns. Responses should provide evidence-based explanations and address the issues raised professionally and transparently.

4. Editorial Actions

When post-publication discussions identify significant errors, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns, the editorial team may take appropriate actions, including:

  1. Publishing scholarly comments and author responses.

  2. Issuing corrections or clarifications.

  3. Publishing an Expression of Concern.

  4. Retracting articles when justified by the evidence.

All corrective actions will follow the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy and relevant COPE guidelines.

5. Transparency and Accessibility

Accepted post-publication discussions and related editorial notices may be published on the journal's website and linked to the original articles, where appropriate.

Al GIZZAI: Public Health Nutrition Journal is committed to fostering respectful academic dialogue, maintaining the integrity of the scientific record, and supporting continuous improvement in public health nutrition research.