This is an Expression of Concern regarding the Proceedings of the 5 Nano 2021
Volume XX, Part XX, Pages [XX–XX] (2023)
In 2021, we became aware of serious problems with the editorial management of the conference proceedings managed by Dr Subash for 5 Nano 2021. In light of these concerns, the issue was placed on hold while investigations could take place.
We are satisfied that the conference did take place, but the investigation finds clear fault with the editor’s management of the peer review process. However, for the most part we have not at present identified fault on the part of the authors. For this reason, we have determined that the best route forward is to finalise the accepted papers in an issue but to notify prospective readers of our concerns. Papers which have been found to include plagiarism, or other clear violations of scientific or ethical principles, have been withdrawn and are not included in this finalised issue. The agreement to publish further issues of this conference has been terminated.
Any further developments that may affect the published papers or readers of these papers will be added to this notice as and when required.