On published work, JBKMC will publish Editor's Notes, Retraction Statements, and other post-publication modifications, such as Editorial Expressions of Concern.

The majority of the time when articles are rectified, the original article (in PDF and HTML format) is updated as well, with a bi-directional link to the published amendment notice that describes the initial error. For the sake of transparency, the amendment notice will replicate the original data if changes to the original article have an impact on data in figures, tables, or text (for instance, when data points/error bars change or curves need to be redrawn). The original article will stay intact but will have bi-directional links to and from the published amendment notice when it is not practicable to edit the article in both the HTML and PDF versions (for instance, articles published several years before the error is discovered).

Although we strive to be truthful in our communication with readers, we do not intend to use these remarks to assign blame to any particular identifiable individuals because our main objective is to uphold the accuracy of the public documents rather than to punish individuals. If institutional investigations have publicly available reports, we may direct readers to such reports. Despite our commitment to promptly rectifying post-publication errors and correcting the record, investigations often take some time to conclude because of the intricate nature of the discussions, the requirement to access original data, and the requirement to speak with experts. When we become aware of issues with published material, we will inform our readers by publishing Editor's Notes and/or Editorial Expressions of Concern.