Erratum for Are There any Possible Side Effects of Neurofeedback? A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis [Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2023;17(3):e138064]

The editorial board of the IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS) is issuing this correction to address an error in a recently published article (1). During a thorough review, it was determined that reference 22, “Animal Communication: When I’m Calling You, Will You Answer Too?”, is irrelevant to the main article’s scientific focus on the side effects of neurofeedback (NFB) for ADHD and epilepsy.

Issue Identified:

The main article evaluates clinical evidence for NFB through a meta-analysis, specifically focusing on its application in neurological conditions. In contrast, reference 22 examines pheromonal communication in moths, a subject entirely unrelated to the article’s objectives.

The inclusion of this reference was identified as a scientific honest error by the corresponding author. As part of the meta-analysis, the authors reviewed a substantial volume of related references and inadvertently included this irrelevant one. The authors acknowledge this oversight and regret the mistake.

Journal Action:

To maintain the integrity of our publication and to provide clarity to our readers, the editorial board has decided to publish this correction. This step reflects our commitment to transparency and adherence to the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

We appreciate the diligence of our reviewers and readers in identifying and raising this concern. Should you have any further questions or need additional information, please contact the editorial office.

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Mehran Zarghami

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran