Correction: In vitro evaluation of bacterial viability and adhesion of three bacterial species on surface of titanium and zirconium dental implant abutment

Abstract

This corrects "In vitro evaluation of bacterial viability and adhesion of trio bacterial species on surface of titanium and zirconium dental implant abutment." Adv. Life Sci. 2023 Oct;10S(1):7–10. doi: 10.62940/als.v10i0.1968.

Following the publication of this article, an internal audit — conducted in response to quality concerns raised by Web of Science — identified concerns regarding the adequacy of the peer review process. A subsequent post-publication review by a member of the editorial board highlighted significant limitations related to sample size and the absence of statistical analysis of the reported results. However, as the authors had acknowledged these limitations in the Discussion section, and given that the paper had been classified as a 'Short Communication' through the previous editorial and peer review process, the article will remain published. Readers are nonetheless advised to interpret and use the findings with due consideration of these comments. The Editorial Expression of Concern issued on 20 June 2025 has accordingly been withdrawn. The earlier published copy of this article is available on request at als.editor@als-journal.com.

The Advancements in Life Sciences Editorial Office regrets that these issues were not identified prior to publication.

History of the correction process

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about insufficient peer review. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community of this incidence as we assess if the reported scientific findings are reliable.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: Post-publication review of this paper by a member of the editorial board has highlighted significant limitations related to the sample size and the absence of statistical analysis of the reported results. However, as the authors have acknowledged this limitation in the Discussion section, and the previous editorial and peer review process classified this paper as a 'Short Communication', it will remain published. Nonetheless, readers are advised to interpret and use the findings with due consideration of the above comments. The Editorial Expression of Concern is revoked. However, this article has been updated with language corrections.