The article titled “The Role of Fascia in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Look at Cinderella Tissue”, published in Cam and Sakura Medical Journal, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2024, pages 1–8, DOI: 10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2024.2024-3-1, has been retracted due to the identification of an ethical violation concerning image use. The authors combined images from different sources included in Articles 1 and 6 to create a single figure but did not provide appropriate attribution. This issue was not detected during the evaluation and publication process.
Additionally, the same figure was used as the cover image of Volume 4, Issue 1 (2024). In accordance with the retraction decision, this cover will be corrected and the figure will be removed simultaneously with the publication of the issue in which this retraction notice appears. The corrected cover will replace the previous online version to maintain editorial accuracy and ethical compliance.
Although an erratum was published in Volume 4, Issue 2 (2024) to add the missing source, the act was determined to constitute clear plagiarism, even if unintentional. To ensure compliance with international publication ethics standards (COPE, ICMJE, WAME, TR Dizin Ethical Principles) and to maintain the integrity of the scientific record, the article has been retracted by the Editorial Board.
